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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

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

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

Alabama Power to Close Coal Power Plants

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 1, the Alabama Power Company announced that in response to heavy handed regulation by the federal government, they will close two coal generating units in North Alabama and reduce or eliminate coal power units at Barry Steam Plant in Mobile County.  Alabama Power’s announcement comes in … Continued
August 4, 2014

Chip Beeker Speaks in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Chip Beeker joined Gary Palmer and a half dozen other candidates at the monthly dinner meeting of the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT). Beeker said that he was running for Public Service Commission Place 2 in the Republican Party Primary Runoff on Tuesday, July 15. “The country … Continued
June 11, 2014

Public Service Commission Place 2 Candidates Speak at Gardendale Straw Poll

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week, three of the four candidates for Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 2 spoke to voters at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw poll.  Chip Beeker, Phillip Brown, and Jonathan Barbee are all challenging incumbent PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn (R) and all three challengers addressed Jefferson County Republican … Continued
May 20, 2014

Alabama Association of Realtors® Endorse Beeker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 12, Chip Beeker (R) announced that the Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) has endorsed his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 2. AAR President Pam Segars Morris said, “After reviewing the candidates for this post, AAR determined that Chip Beeker possesses the experience, … Continued
May 16, 2014

PSC Candidates Speak in Clanton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, April 26, Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) candidates descended on Clanton to join Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead in asking for Republican voters to turn out for the June 3 Republican Primary.  The Alabama Political Reporter was present at the Pumpkin … Continued
May 6, 2014