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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 Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook, who qualified Friday for the Republican gubernatorial primary, has withdrawn from the race.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
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
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
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
February 3, 2015

Slade Blackwell to Address Greater Birmingham Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Senator Slade Blackwell (R) will speak to the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) on Thursday, November 14th at 6:00pm at the Fox and Hound near the junction of Highway 280 and Interstate 459 in the Colonnade. Blackwell will be the guest speaker of the GBYRs. State Senator … Continued
November 11, 2013

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
September 18, 2012