toll bridge

ALDOT’s purchase of Foley Beach Express Bridge will be finalized on May 23

Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free.

Chance Phillips

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May 13, 2024

Toll bridge battle proves Jerry Carl a fighter

The Bridge and Bayway project eventually collapsed under the weight of widespread opposition, with Carl playing a pivotal role.

Bill Britt

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January 26, 2024

Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance

The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities.

Bill Britt

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June 5, 2023

A Q&A with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman

Chris Countryman is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor of Alabama.

Brandon Moseley

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September 6, 2021

State auditor says he is being encouraged to run for governor

Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as Alabama state auditor.

Brandon Moseley

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June 3, 2021

Senate committee gives favorable report to bill abolishing state auditor

Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Government Affairs Committee narrowly voted favorable report for a controversial piece of legislation that would abolish the constitutional office of State Auditor, if passed by the legislature and approved by voters. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Jones, R-Centre. The Senate Government 6 to 5 vote came after … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 27, 2020

Legislation to abolish auditor carried over in committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a bill Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. Jones said that the bill would not go into effect until the end of the current state auditor’s term. He is term-limited so he … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 12, 2020

Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 11, 2020

Zeigler, Ivey qualify for place 1 delegate to GOP national convention

Tuesday, both Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and State Auditor Jim Zeigler qualified to run for Place 1 GOP Delegate. Zeigler said in a press release: “It’s the same old fight — Kay Ivey and the Montgomery Insiders vs. Jim Zeigler and the Taxpaying Public.” Zeigler was harshly critical of former Gov. Robert Bentley leading up … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 10, 2019