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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 10, 2014 the Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s State political action committee, made its first major endorsements in advance of the 2014 campaign cycle. Included on this list are statewide judicial candidates previously endorsed in November of 2013. Alabama Retail Chairman George Wilder said, “The … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to a statement released on Tuesday, April 8, Alabama Power rates have been flat since January 2012.  The release cites industry resources showing that investor-owned electric utilities in the Southeast have increased power bills by more than $2.7 billion since January 2012.  The Alabama Public Service Commission has … Continued

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of incumbent Jeremy Oden (R-Vinemont) for the Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 1 seat, up for election in 2014. Oden said he is humbled by the endorsement and added, “I understand that having a solid manufacturing base in Alabama is critical to our state’s economy and putting … Continued

Staff Report Family gathers as Jonathan Barbee qualifies to run on the GOP ticket for Alabama Public Service Commissioner. From Left to right: Ginger Barbee, Sarah McCord, Jonathan Barbee, Joanne Sellers, Ron Barbee, Deborah Anne Barbee, and Markesha Woody. Birmingham, AL (February 6th, 2014) – Jonathan Barbee officially qualified to become Alabama’s next Public Service … Continued

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Prominent conservative activist, Kathy Peterson has announced that she is challenging incumbent Jeremy Oden (R) for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) in the June 3 Republican Primary. Kathy Peterson in a written statement called Commissioner Oden, “The establishment and special interests’ hand-picked appointment to the Alabama Public Service Commission.” … Continued

Staff Report The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Public Service Commissioner Jeremy H. Oden (R-Eva) for election to a full term in the 2014 election. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation,” Oden said.  “My family has worked the land of Alabama for generations, and I am proud to say … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Prominent Alabama political commentator has thrown his hat in the race for Public Service Commission representing Place 2. Flowers is one of many conservatives challenging incumbent Commissioner Terry Dunn. Acting Republican Party Press Secretary Johnathan Barbee, Former Greene County Commissioner Chip Beeker and leader of the Alabama Minority GOP … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Representative Steve Flowers has issued a press release announcing  that he will be holding a press conference on Wednesday, January 9th, to discuss his intentions to run for statewide office. The Alabama Political Reporter reported weeks ago that Flowers is expected to announce his candidacy for the … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter This holiday season, families of the over thirty thousand people incarcerated in jails and prisons across Alabama will undoubtedly try their best to reach their loved ones, by phone, if by no other means. Many of these families, however, which are statistically some of Alabama’s poorest and most at-risk, … Continued