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By the numbers: What if King runs for AL-2?

Congresswoman Martha Roby recently announced her retirement as the representative for the Second Congressional District leaving an opening that others hope to fill. Persistent rumors around Montgomery — stretching into the Wiregrass — suggest that former Attorney General Troy King will run for the vacant U.S. House seat. Reportedly, King is consulting friends and family … Continued
August 27, 2019

State lawmaker should not continue to give the Poarch Creeks a monopoly

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, which is comprised of fewer than 4,000 members, have a monopoly over gaming in Alabama. The lottery legislation passed last week by the Senate, if adopted unamended in the House, will ensure the tribe’s monopoly not only continues but will grow exponentially. A “paper lottery,” as sponsored by the … Continued
April 29, 2019

Spreading the word on constituent services

As your representative in Congress, one of my top priorities is assisting the people of Alabama’s Second District with various issues that may arise with the federal government in addition to offering numerous other resources. My offices offer a number of constituent services, and I’d like to take a moment to share a few of … Continued
August 6, 2018

What I’m hearing on the road

Part of my job as your Representative in Congress is to listen to the people I have the privilege of working for and to ensure that you have a direct voice in Washington as we debate policy that impacts your everyday life. While I hear from my constituents when Congress is in session through letters, phone … Continued
April 2, 2018

Jasper businessman Matthew Woods sworn in as state community colleges trustee

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees gained a new member on Wednesday. Gov. Kay Ivey recently appointed Matthew Woods, a Bevill State Community College graduate and Jasper area businessman, to serve as a representative for District 4 in West Alabama. Woods was sworn in on Wednesday after being confirmed … Continued
February 15, 2018

House Majority Leader Ledbetter will seek re-election

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, announced on Tuesday that he will seek his second term as a Representative in the Legislature. Ledbetter said he already began the process of changing State government to restore “honesty” and “integrity” but said it will “take time to complete.” “I have worked … Continued
August 30, 2017

Greater love: Honoring those who died in uniform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who died in service of our country. Not to be confused with Veteran’s Day, a time we celebrate all those who served in our Armed Forces, Memorial Day is when we pay homage to those … Continued
May 29, 2017

Town Halls are important, ducking them is cowardly

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Town Halls aren’t exactly a new thing. Neither is anger at Town Halls. In fact, both stretch back to before the founding of America, and helped to shape the country’s formation. Many have been quite contentious, even some of the earliest. But they all also had one thing in … Continued
February 28, 2017

Special GOP Runoff Election in Limestone County Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 8, House District 5 voters go to the polls to select the Republican candidate who will run in the Special General Election to decide who will be their next Representative in the Alabama State House. Republicans Danny Crawford and Chris Seibert will be the two candidates … Continued
December 8, 2015