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Former Shelby state director tapped as COO of Manufacture Alabama

Manufacture Alabama has named Garrett Jemison as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer. Jemison most recently served as a government affairs consultant in both Montgomery and Washington, D.C., representing energy companies, higher education institutions, chambers of commerce and many other organizations. He will start at Manufacture Alabama on Oct. 7, 2019. “We are excited to … Continued
October 3, 2019
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We like to lose, so we lose

Sen. Doug Jones has been a good U.S. senator for Alabama. The best we’ve had in a long time. Sen. Richard Shelby made it his career, and remember, Shelby is a turncoat. He was a Democrat, until being a Democrat was a no-no. Then he became a Republican. He’s served Alabama pretty well. But mostly … Continued
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June 27, 2019

Jones hires campaign manager for 2020 re-election bid

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has hired a new campaign manager for his 2020 re-election bid. The National Journal reported Monday that Jones has hired longtime Democratic strategist Cory Warfield as his campaign manager. Warfield has spent time working as an adviser and organizer for a range of Democratic causes from the more liberal Emily’s List … Continued
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April 23, 2019
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Punishing violence, recognizing the dignity of work and the possibility of redemption

Police officers, sheriffs and district attorneys do heroic work every day to lock up criminals and keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. Yet many parts of our criminal justice system are broken, and layers of bureaucracy and a thicket of self-serving fees and outdated rules create barriers for people who have already paid their debt … Continued
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April 9, 2019
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Alabama lawmakers back Trump, prove they’ve learned nothing from recent scandals

Why do our people never learn? You would think that in a state where at least eight lawmakers and multiple politicos have been indicted or convicted in recent years of public corruption that we would take from that a few lessons on how to behave. You’d think our lawmakers would, at the very least, learn … Continued
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February 28, 2019
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Supporting our military, repaying our veterans

One of the highest honors from my time in Congress has been the many interactions I’ve had with members of our nation’s armed forces and our veterans. Throughout the long history of the United States, countless Americans have served our country honorably in the military. Many made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater way … Continued
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February 4, 2019
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Godspeed Matt Hart

For over 35 years, Miles Mathew Hart has served his country and state — first in uniform and then with a badge. Now, those days are behind him as he takes the next step in a storied career. But make no mistake, even though Hart now works in a private law firm where he specializes … Continued
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February 4, 2019