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Candidates raise over $2 million in lieutenant governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, state Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, and Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh are all running in a competitive race for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. The campaigns raised $2,390,411 in 2017 and have already spent $527,218. Ainsworth reported receiving $763,960 in contributions, … Continued
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January 8, 2018

Cavanaugh attacks Ainsworth for close ties to Marco Rubio

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the campaign for lieutenant governor became heated when Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh took a shot at opponent state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, for his association with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida. “On Thursday night, apparently the Representative running for Lieutenant Governor will be holding a … Continued
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November 10, 2017

Daniel McCurdy to head Alabama Farm Service Agency, Chris Beeker to head Rural Development Office

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 3, 2017, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Directors.  All would be serving as appointees of President Donald Trump. FSA State Directors help implement U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies in planning, organizing, … Continued
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November 7, 2017

Twinkle Cavanaugh to switch from Governor’s race to Lieutenant Governor

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh, a Republican candidate for governor, is preparing to switch her candidacy to the lieutenant governor’s race. After serving as the president of the Public Service Commission — the state commission that regulates utilities — Cavanaugh announced in March that she would run for … Continued
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August 17, 2017

Cavanaugh first to file in Governor’s race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The race to become Alabama’s 54th Governor will present a crowded field of candidates, but the first out-of-the-pack would appear to be the current President of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, who filed with the Secretary of State on March 1 of this year. Cavanaugh, a … Continued
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March 29, 2017

Alabama Power Launches New Farmers Web Page

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 31, the Alabama Power Company launched a new website to help Alabama’s farmers learn about their energy options. Alabama Power is also promoting switching to electric powered irrigation systems from the old diesel engine powered systems, which most farms that irrigate have used for decades. Public … Continued
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November 2, 2016

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
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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
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January 29, 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
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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
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October 7, 2015