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Cavanaugh first to file in Governor’s race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The race to become Alabama’s 54th Governor will present a crowded field of candidates, but the first out-of-the-pack would appear to be the current President of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, who filed with the Secretary of State on March 1 of this year. Cavanaugh, a … Continued
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March 29, 2017
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The Democrat Derby

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Last week we handicapped some of the potential horses in the upcoming 2018 Governor’s Race. We mentioned Judge Roy Moore, PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh, Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan, Secretary of State John Merrill, State Treasurer Young Boozer, State Senator Del Marsh and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. Some others that … Continued
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March 29, 2017
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Money from BP is spent

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers We have unbelievable natural resources in Alabama starting with the Tennessee Valley and transcending to the beautiful white sands at Gulf Shores. Many of our natural resources have been exploited over the years. The prime example would be the exploitation of our rich vaults of iron ore discovered in … Continued
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March 1, 2017
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Alabama Legislature Week 1: Strange from the jump

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It was a nice, quiet opening week in the Alabama Legislature. Ha. Just kidding. It was mass chaos, like usual, and right out of the gate. From the governor’s mistress weeping from her balcony seat over words she (likely) wrote, to arguments over Civil War monuments, to an only-in-Alabama … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Reaction to Strange’s appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, the reaction to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill Alabama’s vacant US Senate seat has been mostly positive by Alabama’s leaders. Strange is taking the seat of newly confirmed US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Alabama Republican Party … Continued
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February 10, 2017
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Robert Bentley: The Magician

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Robert Bentley has a career waiting on him when this governor deal wraps up. Magician. Because the guy is making more stuff disappear than David Blaine lately. $300,000 in campaign cash? Abracadabra, poof, gone! The committee to impeach him? Vanished! Luther Strange’s integrity? Zipped! A 50-year marriage? Gone! The … Continued
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February 2, 2017
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The privilege of being a white college in Alabama

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There is some confusion over the term “white privilege.” Apparently, quite a few white people are convinced that this term is hogwash, because upon birth they weren’t given a pot of gold and a new Firebird. Simply because they’ve faced some hardships in life, they believe that that is … Continued
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January 26, 2017

Trump to take office Friday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—On Friday, January 20, the United States of America will get a new President. Republican New York City billionaire and reality TV star Donald J. Trump will be sworn in, replacing outgoing President Barack Obama in ceremonies beginning at 8:00 am central time. The actual swearing in event will … Continued
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January 18, 2017

Moore says he will accept appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) told WIAT that he will accept Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment to the United States Senate, should he be chosen. “I would be honored to accept such a position, if offered,” Moore said. “I think that I have the qualifications … Continued
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January 16, 2017
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Lurleen Wallace portrait still missing from Capitol Rotunda

By State Auditor Jim Zeigler Today, Monday, January 16, 2017, is the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Lurleen Wallace as Alabama’s only female Governor. January 16, 1967 was and remains a historic milestone for our state. I was there, marching with the Sylacauga High School “Half-Million-Dollar Band.” Freezing cold. Today, sadly, the official portrait … Continued
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January 16, 2017