State of Emergency

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to prevent price gouging and allow for faster transport of gasoline as prices continue to trend upward. “I declared a State of Emergency within the State of Alabama to mitigate the negative impact of this disruption … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 5, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) issued a state of emergency, effective at 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch for several Alabama … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a State of Emergency for Alabama in preparation for winter weather that is expected to move through the state during the day on Thursday.  Governor Bentley said in a statement, “I have declared a State of Emergency as Alabama expects winter weather to … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—During the recent outbreak of tornado destruction across the State, cartoonists and the internet chattering class have accused Gov. Robert Bentley of using the occasion to milk the Federal government for disaster relief funds. While funding for damages occurred during a natural disaster can be a part of the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For the second time this year, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has issued a state of emergency for unusual winter weather. Meteorologists are predicting snow and ice on Tuesday for much of Central Alabama. Governor Bentley said, “Alabama recently experienced a winter weather situation two weeks ago, and we are … Continued