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Knight complains about cuts to Alabama State University

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, issued a letter complaining about what he felt are excessive budget cuts to Montgomery’s Alabama State University. “Alabama State University has come too far to allow the chairman of the Senate Education Committee to destroy our university. He has proposed ten times more … Continued
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November 21, 2017

Why was Rep. Bradley Byrne at ASU?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There was a rare sighting Wednesday on the Alabama State University campus: a white Republican. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne stopped by the campus for a quick tour and to check in with his old Alabama Senate colleague, Quinton Ross, ASU’s new president. But the visit wasn’t simply a friendly … Continued
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October 19, 2017

Major Party qualifying has closed in House District 4 and Senate District 26

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party announced that it has closed candidate qualifying for both Alabama House of Representatives District 4 and Senate District 26 on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. Senate District 26 represents Montgomery County and House District 4 represents Limestone and Morgan counties. The following individuals qualified … Continued
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October 11, 2017

Ross officially signs at ASU; Knight confirms Senate run

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Quinton Ross, D-Montgomery, is officially Alabama State University’s president, and state Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, is officially running for Ross’s vacated Senate seat. Ross, who has served in the Alabama Senate for the past 15 years was named ASU’s 15th president two weeks ago and the university’s … Continued
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October 3, 2017

ASU changes: Athletic director Melvin Hines resigns

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter As Alabama State University officials work through finalizing a contract for incoming president Quinton Ross, the usual personnel shifts that occur with a power change are ongoing. Sources told APR this week that ASU athletic director Melvin Hines has resigned from the university. Officials are still working with Hines … Continued
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September 28, 2017

Candidates circling Ross’s soon-vacant Senate seat

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Quinton Ross hasn’t officially left the Alabama Senate yet, but the hopefuls are already circling. Ross was selected earlier this month as Alabama State University’s president. Barring something weird, he’ll take over on Oct. 2. ASU trustees are set to approve a contract for him at a Sept. 29 … Continued
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September 21, 2017
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ASU expected to name Quinton Ross president, but not without needless controversy

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State University’s trustees will name Quinton Ross as the school’s new president at a board meeting on Friday afternoon. This will not be a surprise to anyone even remotely close to the university. Sources close to the board told APR early in the search process that Ross would … Continued
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September 8, 2017

Quinton Ross in ASU’s final four for President

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State University’s search for a new President gets personal on Thursday. The school has selected four finalists to fill the role and those candidates will be on campus to meet with various groups – and, presumably, students – on Thursday. A university spokesperson said Wednesday that all meetings … Continued
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August 24, 2017

ALSDE not turning over key evidence in Meyer’s investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A deposition, which serves as the basis of the final report that details efforts to smear Dr. Craig Pouncey and deny him a fair chance at being selected State Superintendent of the Department of Education, is being withheld by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Over ten days … Continued
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July 12, 2017