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Gerald Dial is a steady hand for Alabama

Alabama’s economy is growing…but it can do so much more. The key is having the right leadership in all elected positions, people who have vision. So far, Governor Kay Ivey has shown she has what it takes to make important changes and place our state in a position to win. Did you know agriculture and forestry together are the biggest industry … Continued
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July 13, 2018

Sen. Jabo Waggoner endorses Gerald Dial for agriculture and industries commissioner

Sunday, state Senate Rules Committee Chair James Thomas “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia) endorsed fellow state Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “Over the years, I have been privileged to serve in the Legislature with Gerald Dial,” Waggoner said. “I have observed first-hand his tireless work to pass legislation that benefits Alabama’s agriculture … Continued
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July 3, 2018

Stan Cooke endorses Gerald Dial

Stan Cooke, a native of Walker County, Ala., and founder of an international Christian ministry helping the Jewish people Israel, endorsed Gerald Dial (R) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “I worked on Ronald Reagan’s two campaigns, and I know what a conservative looks like,” Cooke said. “Gerald Dial is the rock-solid conservative Alabama needs … Continued
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June 29, 2018

Lots of competitive State Senate races in primaries

On Tuesday, Alabama voters go to the polls to select who they want representing their party in the state legislature. There are a number of competitive primary battles to watch on Tuesday. In the Republican Primary: In district 2 former state Senator Tom Butler is attempting to make a political comeback. Butler served several terms … Continued
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June 4, 2018

Ivey’s General Fund budget bill introduced in State Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed General Fund budget dropped in the Senate Tuesday. The bill, which funds Alabama’s non-education agencies, is being carried by Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Montrose, who chairs the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Ivey’s proposal would bring a 9.5 percent increase for the General Fund … Continued
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January 17, 2018

Knight complains about cuts to Alabama State University

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, issued a letter complaining about what he felt are excessive budget cuts to Montgomery’s Alabama State University. “Alabama State University has come too far to allow the chairman of the Senate Education Committee to destroy our university. He has proposed ten times more … Continued
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November 21, 2017

Tablet Bill Gets Favorable Report By Senate Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 11, Senate Bill 1 “the Alabama Ahead Act” sponsored by Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) was approved by a Senate Committee. The bill received a favorable report from the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee chaired by Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose). Chairman Pittman said that this is … Continued
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