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Sen. Slade Blackwell, last minute qualifier for governor, withdraws from race

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook, who qualified Friday for the Republican gubernatorial primary, has withdrawn from the race. Blackwell, a wealthy Birmingham businessman who has represented Alabama’s Senate District 15, withdrew from the race Monday just days after his last-minute qualification, the Alabama Political Reporter has confirmed. His … Continued
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February 13, 2018

Rubio Addresses Packed Crowd in Guntersville Gym

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 1, Republican presidential candidate US Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) spoke at a capacity crowd at a rally in Guntersville. Senator Rubio talked about ways to improve the job skills of the American workforce. Rubio said that when a kid graduates from High School they need to … Continued
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December 2, 2015

Rubio To Speak in Guntersville Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 1, Florida Senator and Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio, will make appearances in the state of Alabama. Senator Rubio will hold a campaign rally in Guntersville from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Guntersville Recreation Center; 1500 Sunset Drive; Guntersville, AL. The rally will be … Continued
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December 1, 2015

Governor To Propose Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) wants more money to spend.  After four years of saying that we should right size Alabama government to fit government revenues, now the recently re-elected Governor wants to grow revenues so that State government can grow and so its leaders can spend more money. … Continued
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February 3, 2015

Mike Hubbard, Slade Blackwell, and Jamie Ison Receive Awards From the National Coalition for Capital

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Coalition For Capital (NCFC) has given awards to Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn, Alabama State Senator Slade Blackwell (R) from Mountain Brook, and Rep. Jamie Ison (R) from Mobile for their role in passing New Markets legislation that encourages investment in depressed … Continued
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September 18, 2012