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Super PAC political ad attacks Mo Brooks on his Trump record

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A new political ad attacked Alabama US Representative Mo Brooks as someone who did not support President Donald Trump during his run for the White House. The ad, produced by the Super PAC Senate Leadership Fund, said Brooks refused to endorse Donald Trump during last year’s presidential election. It … Continued
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July 13, 2017

Ainsworth pulls away from pack in fundraising for Lieutenant Governor

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative William Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) currently leads the way in funds raised for the Lieutenant Governor race. Ainsworth raised more than $405,000 in June and all the donors were classified as individual or business donors. He ended June with over $390,000 in total. “Much like Donald Trump’s campaign, ours … Continued
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July 7, 2017

June fundraising winners in State House races

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter June’s financial disclosures showed some early leaders in fundraising in several State House races around Alabama. The deadline to file financial disclosures was midnight on June 7th. House District 89 Pike County’s Probate Judge Wes Allen has raised more money than his opponent in the race for House District … Continued
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July 7, 2017

Joint Legislative Committee will continue investigation into the Alabama State Department of Education

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) said on Friday that the Joint Legislative Committee will continue to pursue an investigation regarding the state superintendent hiring process last year. “We will likely recall some of the same people who have already testified and ask for explanations of differences in their testimony … Continued
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July 3, 2017

Alabama Senate Democrats respond to Thompson’s ruling

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus called on the Alabama Department of Corrections and fellow lawmakers to “finally deal with the State’s prison problem.” The statement comes after US District Judge Myron Thompson ruled that mental healthcare in ADOC’s facilities was “horrendously inadequate.” Thompson called on lawmakers to find a … Continued
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June 29, 2017

German-based company to invest $12 million to build plant in Auburn

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter German-based manufacturer Winkelmann Group announced on Monday they plan to invest $12 million to establish a metal forming operation in Auburn, Alabama. The operation will create 50 jobs over the next 5 years and will be named Winkelmann Flowform Technology. Governor Kay Ivey applauded the decision. “As we declare … Continued
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June 20, 2017

Alabama businessman named to National Advisory Board

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter George Spottswood, a small business owner from Baldwin County, was recently named to a National Advisory Board. Spottswood, the owner and CEO of Alabama-based business Quality Filters, Inc., will serve as a member of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) Advisory Board. “I’m … Continued
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June 14, 2017

Former Pastor joins Governor’s race

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Pastor Jason Childs officially entered Alabama’s race for Governor as a Democrat, after qualifying on Monday. Childs’ platform consists of marijuana law reform that would legalize the drug and tax it for state income. “It should have never been made illegal in the first place,” a statement from … Continued
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June 6, 2017