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Department of Commerce creates new job to help rural areas grow

In an effort to economically assist rural areas of Alabama, the Department of Commerce is forging a rural development manager position. Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, said he expects to have the new position filled in the next few weeks, held by a ready individual with plenty professional experience. “While we have … Continued
April 2, 2019

Alabama House Rural Caucus re-elects David Standridge as chairman

This week, the Alabama House Rural Caucus held an organizational session for the upcoming legislative quadrennium. After being nominated by House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, Representative David Standridge, R-Hayden, was unanimously re-elected to a second term as Chairman of the Rural Caucus. “I appreciate the support of Speaker McCutcheon and my fellow members of the … Continued
December 14, 2018

Elected officials, business leaders tour Alabama’s seaport

Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, along with representatives of the Alabama Coal Association and Manufacture Alabama were accompanied by other maritime affiliates on a tour of the Alabama Port Authority’s McDuffie Coal Terminal and its state-of-the-art container terminal. The group, on Thursday, was briefed on the course of operations, investments and necessary seaport infrastructure that … Continued
November 2, 2018

Ivey signs resolution urging school board to hold nationwide search for next superintendent

Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a resolution urging the Alabama Board of Education to broaden its search for a new superintendent. State Representative Randall Shedd, R-Cullman, expressed his thanks to Ivey for signing a resolution sponsored by members of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee urging members of the State Board of Education … Continued
March 27, 2018

Driver’s license committee continues work as USDOT reaches settlement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery—An Alabama House Committee has been reviewing the process and procedure of obtaining a driver’s license in Alabama. The committee said in a statement that the agreement announced on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 between the State of Alabama and the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) underscores the important work … Continued
December 30, 2016

Representative David Standridge, House Rural Caucus Chairman, Comments on ADECA Surplus Property Division in Eva

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, Jim Byard, Jr., Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community affairs announced that ADECA’s Surplus Property Division would be consolidated into a single location in Montgomery. Such an action would have caused the closing of a surplus property location in rural Eva, Alabama. Last week, Director Byard … Continued
November 10, 2015

Caucus Fealty Vote: Does Anyone Have The Numbers?

Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Currently, Republicans hold 66 seats in the Alabama House, with 37 Democrats, one vacancy and one independent. The November 6 Republican Caucus meeting is set in hopes of electing a new Speaker without input from House Democrats. Current Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, who is under a Special Grand Jury indictment … Continued
November 4, 2014

Shedd Wins Special State House Republican Runoff Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans in parts of Cullman, Blount, and Morgan Counties went to the polls today and selected Randall Shedd as the Republican nominee for Alabama state representative.  Randall Shedd defeated Danny Alldredge in the Republican runoff for Alabama House District 11. Randall Shedd is the Director of the Cullman County … Continued
March 27, 2013

Special State House Republican Runoff Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans in parts of Cullman, Blount, and Morgan Counties go to the polls today to select the Republican nominee for Alabama state representative.  Randall Shedd is facing Danny Alldredge in the Republican runoff for Alabama House District 11. Randall Shedd is the Director of the Cullman County Commission on … Continued
March 26, 2013

Shedd Will Face Alldredge in House District 11 Republican Special Primary Run-Off

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Randall Shedd won 47% of the vote in Tuesday’s Republican Special Primary in House District 11.  HD 11 includes parts of Cullman, Blount and Morgan counties.  The vacancy was created by the resignation of Representative Jeremy Oden (R) after Gov. Robert Bentley appointed … Continued
February 13, 2013