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Manufacture Alabama Endorses Cavanaugh

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, February 1, Manufacture Alabama announced that it is endorsing incumbent Public Service Commission (PSC) President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) for another term. She is being challenged in the Republican Primary by former PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn (R). Manufacture Alabama’s President, George Clark said that Cavanaugh’s conservative leadership, … Continued

February 3, 2016

Jeremy Oden Appointed to National Transportation Task Force

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden (R) has been appointed to a new transportation task force created by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Commissioner Oden said, “Emerging technologies and changes in how people and goods are transported in our modern economy have prompted a renewed interest … Continued

January 29, 2016

More Voices Calling for Hubbard to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that the State Steering Committee had passed a resolution calling for embattled Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to resign. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) disagreed strongly with the resolution. Rep. Williams said, “It’s unfortunate to see … Continued

January 12, 2016

Dunn vs. Cavanaugh is Rematch of Old PSC Foes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From 2010 until 2014 fellow Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) commissioners Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) and Terry Dunn (R) served on the PSC together and the pair of Republicans were frequently at loggerheads on how the PSC should conduct its business. Commissioner Dunn wanted to hold formal hearings on … Continued

December 22, 2015

PSC Approves Incentives for Small Businesses

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 6, 2015 the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that it had unanimously approved two small business incentives to strengthen and grow the Alabama economy by encouraging investments and creating jobs. PSC President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) President of the Public Service Commission said, “Alabamians can … Continued

October 7, 2015

Roby Criticizes Obama’s Power Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 10, US Representative Martha Roby, warned that President Obama’s new energy plan will cost American families higher utility bills while costing jobs. Congresswoman Roby said in an email to constituents, “Last week, President Obama announced his ‘Clean Power Plan’ and with it a costly national … Continued

August 11, 2015

Conservation Alabama Commends Alabama Power

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 14, Conservation Alabama put out a statement to commend Alabama Power’s efforts to generate 500 megawatts of energy from renewable resources, including solar. The Southern Company affiliate has applied for approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) to provide options for customers who want to … Continued

July 17, 2015

Oden Comments on US Supreme Court Decision Rejecting EPA Standards

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, June 29, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled against new rules by President Obama’s US Environmental Protection Agency in a 5-4 ruling. Alabama Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden (R) issued a stamen supporting the ruling by our nation’s highest court. Commissioner Oden wrote, “I am pleased with the US … Continued

June 30, 2015

Zeigler Finds No Property Losses In 13 New Audits of 13 State Agencies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 7, Alabama State auditor Jim Zeigler (R) released new audits of 13 State agencies. Zeigler reports that the results were all perfect. In all 13 State agencies all the property on inventory was accounted for. Auditor Zeigler said that the agencies audited had 2,561 items of state … Continued

April 9, 2015

Cavanaugh Says Montgomery Doesn’t Need More Money

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 19, Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) said that she disagreed with Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) plan to raise taxes on the people of Alabama. President Cavanaugh was speaking to the Rainy Day Patriots at the group’s monthly meeting at Hoover Tactical Firearms. … Continued

March 23, 2015