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Jim Zeigler mulls 2020 Senate run against Doug Jones

Wednesday, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) announced that he is forming an exploratory campaign to “test the waters’ for a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democratic Senator Doug Jones. Zeigler says that the exploratory campaign “will gauge support and ability to raise the funds to get our message out.” … Continued
November 23, 2018

Hubbard lawyer says Gov. Ivey has a job for him

An attorney for former Speaker and convicted felon Mike Hubbard is pushing for Gov. Kay Ivey to appoint him St. Clair County District Attorney, and he is telling people that Hubbard’s good friend and Ivey donor, businessman Jimmy Rane, is going to make it happen. Lance Bell is a small-town lawyer based in Pell City … Continued
July 19, 2018

Ivey to rally across state on eve of election

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will be traveling across the state on Monday for a statewide tour to rally her supporters and remind Alabamians to get out and vote on Tuesday. Her schedule will be as follows: Ivey will begin the day in Montgomery at an 8:45 a.m. rally at Montgomery Aviation. The governor’s next stop … Continued
May 31, 2018

Canary-Hand dumpster fire leads to emergency conference call; PAC plan revealed

A scramble to save embattled Business Council of Alabama C.E.O. Billy Canary led to an emergency conference call with the group’s executive committee early Monday morning. Organized by Canary and current BCA Chairman Perry Hand, the call was to “dispel” inaccurate reports about Canary’s status at BCA, even though it was acknowledged that Canary would … Continued
April 24, 2018

In interview Gov. Ivey says, “I’m wonderfully well”

Earlier this week in an interview with the Alabama Political Reporter, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke on a range of topics including her first year in office, why she stands by controversial economic development bill HB317, and why calls for debates leading into the Republican primary is a stunt to draw attention away from the critical … Continued
April 12, 2018

Scott Dawson criticizes Ivey on decision to sign HB317

Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed controversial HB317 into law. GOP gubernatorial primary opponent Scott Dawson reacted to Ivey’s signing of House Bill 317. “After ​decades in politics and over a million dollars in special interest money, today’s signing of House Bill 317 is to be expected from Kay Ivey,” Dawson said. “Follow the money … Continued
April 9, 2018

More conservative endorsements come in for Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 10, 2017, the Judge Roy Moore for US Senate campaign announced a string of endorsements on Wednesday and Thursday. American Family Association President Tim Wildmon said in a statement: “As a fellow conservative who cares about the direction of this great nation, I wholeheartedly endorse my friend, … Continued
August 11, 2017

The Alabama Ethics Commission is failing us

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Ethics Commission has become a joke. Let’s all stop pretending that this five-man panel, along with its Executive Director and legal counsel, are any sort of a defense against corrupt public servants or a means to punish public corruption. They’re not. Not consistently. And not without an … Continued
August 1, 2017

Tom Parker is running for Chief Justice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Alabama: Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker (R) announced that he is running for Chief Justice. Justice Parker said in a statement, “For twelve years I’ve been honored to serve as a strong, conservative voice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Today, I’m announcing my campaign for … Continued
April 27, 2017

Roy Moore Appeals Suspension

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 5, 2016, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) has filed an appeal of his suspension by the Court of the Judiciary (COJ). Moore is being defended by Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said in a statement, “Liberty Counsel and the Chief … Continued
October 6, 2016