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Tommy Battle releases medical information as pressure mounts for Gov. Ivey to do the same

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, who is running against Gov. Kay Ivey for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, released a letter from his doctor last week that said he is in a state of good health. The statement from Battle’s physician comes as other gubernatorial candidates have promised to release theirs, placing mounting pressure on Gov. Kay … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 7, 2018

Family of toddler who drowned in grease trap sues Auburn ice cream shop, city for wrongful death

The family of a 3-year-old who died last year after falling into an unsecured grease trap at an Auburn ice cream shop has filed a lawsuit against Bruster’s Ice Cream, the city of Auburn and several companies that attorneys for the family say were involved in designing the grease trap, installing it or maintaining it. … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 7, 2018

Wiregrass Roundtable endorses Rich Hobson for Congress

The Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that Hobson has received the endorsement of the Wiregrass Round Table. “The Wiregrass Round Table and I share a common commitment to fighting any effort to erode our Constitutional values,” said Hobson. “I really appreciate their engagement with these important issues, and I’m honored to have their support.” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 7, 2018

Ivey brushes aside questions about her health records as opponents plan to release theirs

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday brushed aside questions about whether she would release her medical records after other gubernatorial candidates in both parties said this week that they would release theirs. Ivey, who is 73 years old and the oldest candidate in the gubernatorial race, wouldn’t say whether she plans to release her medical records. … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 4, 2018

Roby says unified GOP government has delivered benefits for the American people

U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, spoke to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce at their regular breakfast event on Wednesday. Roby emphasized the benefits of the tax reform law that was passed at the end of last year cutting individual and corporate tax rates. “I am going to continue to fight every day to make sure … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 4, 2018

DuWayne Bridges endorses Todd Rauch in House District 38 race

Todd Rauch, a candidate for state representative in District 38, was endorsed today by former District 38 State Rep. DuWayne Bridges. “I am very excited to endorse Todd to be our next State Representative here in District 38” said Bridges. “After Todd’s time serving in the military he always knew that he would find other … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 2, 2018

Conservative Christians of Alabama endorses Hobson

Conservative Christians of Alabama endorsed Rich Hobson’s 2nd Congressional District campaign on Tuesday. The group, founded in 1994, supports candidates who are pro-life and pro-traditional marriage, and who favor limited government and lower taxes. “There is no question that our nation must turn back to the Biblical and traditional values upon which our nation was … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 1, 2018

Lieutenant governor candidate Will Ainsworth makes massive ad buy

In a campaign that has yet to see any massive television ad buys, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Will Ainsworth is making the first big splash. Ainsworth campaign on Tuesday said it had made a television, digital and social media ad buy that totals in at more than $1 million — the most of any … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 26, 2018

Opinion

Inside the Statehouse: Supreme Court races on ballot this year

Among the plethora of races on the ballot this year are the important seats on the Alabama Supreme Court. We have an unprecedented five out of nine seats up for election. Our Alabama Supreme Court as well as our Courts of Criminal Appeals are extremely conservative, pro-business and all Republican. This conservatism dates back to … Continued

Steve Flowers

April 25, 2018

Does Volkert chairman have millions of reasons to support Canary at BCA?

Perry Hand, the chairman of Mobile-based Volkert Inc., is standing behind the Business Council of Alabama’s besieged CEO Billy Canary, while his company has seen a dramatic rise in state business that roughly coincides with his tenure on the association’s board. Could it be that Hand’s dogged support of Canary is tied to the engineering … Continued

Bill Britt

April 23, 2018