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Boys State debate couldn’t come at a better time

What do you think about political debates? Do they matter? I think they do. I’m going to participate as part of a panel for two gubernatorial debates next week at Alabama Boys State. The Republican gubernatorial candidates will meet on Tuesday evening (7 p.m.) at the University of Alabama’s Morgan Auditorium in Morgan Hall, and … Continued
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May 24, 2018

Battle speaks at forum in Indian Springs

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle campaigned in Shelby County on Saturday ahead of the Republican primary on June 6. Battle spoke in Indian Springs, Alabama, at a candidate’s forum sponsored by the Republican Women of Shelby County at the Indian Springs Town Hall. Battle is running for the Republican nomination for governor against a crowded field. … Continued
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May 24, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued
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May 22, 2018

GOP candidates speak to Huntsville Tea Party

Three of the four Republican candidates for governor were in Huntsville at the Huntsville Tea Party gubernatorial forum. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said that as Mayor he has brought 24,000 jobs to the City of Huntsville and that he wants to do the same thing, just bigger for the whole state. Battle said that he … Continued
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May 21, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates speak to PARCA Roundtable

Most of the candidates for Governor were present for the PARCA gubernatorial forum in Birmingham. Each of the six candidates were interviewed by a different member of the PARCA Roundtable. PARCA, the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, was founded by the late Gov. Albert Brewer to provide nonpartisan research into the problems facing Alabama. … Continued
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May 17, 2018

GE Aviation opens new plant in Huntsville

GE Aviation opened a new factory in Huntsville on Wednesday. The new factory will be the only U.S. location to produce unique materials used to manufacture ceramic components poised to revolutionize jet propulsion. Gov. Kay Ivey was at the grand opening. “Alabama’s contribution to the aerospace industry continues to grow as we celebrate the grand … Continued
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May 14, 2018