Steve Ammons

The special election will replace the district 5 seat vacated by Steve Ammons.

The Department of Commerce, including Secretary Greg Canfield, formally held 15 meetings with aerospace companies.

Republicans say the vote should help the state remain a popular destination for companies looking to grow.

Saturday, the Mid-Alabama Republican Club received a briefing by legislators on the 2019 legislative session in Vestavia Hills. State Senator James t. “Jabo” Waggoner, R-Vestavia, said, “Thursday, was the ninth legislative day out of thirty. Right around seven hundred bills have been introduced. The good news is that the majority of those bills will never … Continued

Saturday, the Mid Alabama Republican Club held their monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills. Jefferson County Commissioner President Jimmy Stevens told the group that Charlie Waldrep has had a massive heart attack and has a fever and asked that the group keep the prominent attorney in their prayers. “I am very appreciative that President Trump came … Continued

Saturday, the Mid Alabama Republican Club met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the Vestavia Hills Public Library. Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston, and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, gave a preview of the upcoming 2019 legislative session. Marsh announced that he is “looking seriously” at running for U.S. Senator in 2020. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Evoking images from an era long-ago, where the railroads were the primary method of travel, Republican candidates in Jefferson County spoke at the historic train depot in Leeds, AL. State Representative Dickie Drake (R from Leeds) who represents Alabama House of Representatives District 45. Drake thanked everyone for coming … Continued