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Byrne praises decision by Airbus to expand Mobile operations

Thursday, Congressman and Senate candidate Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that Airbus’s decision to expand “is exciting news.” Earlier that day, Airbus announced that Airbus will be expanding its operations in Mobile and adding an additional 275 jobs. “Today’s announcement that Airbus will be expanding its Southwest Alabama footprint is exciting news and a further testament … Continued
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January 10, 2020

Prisons are one of the top issues to watch in 2020

A new decade has begun and the Legislature returns to Montgomery in just 29 days. As the Alabama Legislature begins a new session there are many issues that will confront the state politically in the upcoming year. Nothing is more serious than the issues facing the state and its much maligned prison system. Governor Kay … Continued
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January 6, 2020

Casson’s ballot access has been challenged

Thomas Sick of D.C. Casson is a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 3rd Congressional District Congressional of Alabama. Casson will be on the ballot challenging longtime incumbent Mike Rogers, R-Saks, or at least that is what he hopes. On Tuesday, Casson learned that his ballot access is being challenged. There will be an … Continued
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December 3, 2019

State auditor: Ethics commission earns perfect audit

Monday, the Alabama Ethics Commission earned a perfect audit for the past two years. State Auditor Jim Zeigler released the audit finding Monday and awarded a certificate of perfect audit to the agency. Zeigler said that the Ethics Commission is responsible for 97 items of state property costing taxpayers $400,455.42. All was present and accounted … Continued
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October 9, 2019

Matt Fridy addresses Etowah County Republican Breakfast

State Representative and candidate for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Matt Fridy spoke to attendees of the Etowah County Republican Breakfast about his effort to win election for an open seat on the state appellate court. Fridy said that he began in politics early because his parents were very passionate about the Pro-Life movement. … Continued
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September 23, 2019

Three sheriffs endorse Byrne in Senate race

Baldwin County Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack has endorsed Congressman Bradley Byrne’s (R-Montrose) bid for U.S. Senate. The Byrne campaign also has received the endorsement of Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran and the endorsement of Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton. “Bradley Byrne stands with law enforcement,” Mack said in a statement. “Years ago, when the Obama … Continued
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July 29, 2019

Mo Brooks out-raises Chris Lewis 5-to-1

In Alabama’s 5th Congressional District incumbent Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, outraised challenger Chris Lewis by $179,761,81 in the first half of 2019. Lewis is challenging Brooks in the Republican primary on March 3. Brooks reported receipts of $220,395.06 and expenditures of $42,106.84 for a final cash balance of $870,469.73 entering the month of July. Chris Lewis … Continued
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July 19, 2019

Ivey announces request for qualifications for new prisons

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections announced Thursday the next step in the procurement process for new prisons with a Request for Qualifications. It is Ivey’s intention to build three mega prisons and then lease them back from their corporate developers for $78 million a year. “It is imperative that we … Continued
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June 28, 2019

Merrill to announce Senate plans Tuesday

This morning, Alabama Republican Secretary of State John Merrill is expected to announce in Montgomery whether or not he will run for the United States Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. Merrill was re-elected last year to a second term as Alabama Secretary of State. He is term-limited from running again. John Harold … Continued
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June 25, 2019