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Monday November 23 2009

Sarah Palin’s Book Tour Hits NC’s Fort Bragg

Sarah Palin Brought Her Book-signing Tour To North Carolina's Fort Bragg On Monday As Thousands Greeted The Former Republican Vice Presidential Candidate In A Campaign-like... more »
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By (AP) FORT BRAGG, N.C.

Sarah Palin’s Book Tour His NC’s Fort Bragg

Sarah Palin Brought Her Book-signing Tour To North Carolina's Fort Bragg On Monday And Hundreds Greeted The Former Republican Vice Presidential Candidate In A Campaign-like... more »
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By (AP) FORT BRAGG, N.C.
Sunday November 22 2009

NJ Dems See Urgency For Enacting Social Agenda

With A Former Prosecutor Waiting In The Wings To Take Over As New Jersey's First Republican Governor In A Dozen Years, Democrats Know Time Is Short To Push Through A Social... more »
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By (AP) TRENTON, N.J.
Saturday November 21 2009

After Ending Bid For Guv, Penry Mulls State Senate

Republican Josh Penry Of Grand Junction Says He Will Decide Over The Holidays Whether To Run For Re-election To His State Senate Seat After He Dropped Out Of The Race For Governor... more »
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By (AP) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Conservative Firebrand Tones It Down As GOP Chief

Republican Activist Cathie Adams Has Almost Made A Career Out Of Stirring Things Up She Has Criticized Senior Members Of Her Own Party, Bucked Business Leaders By Opposing... more »
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By (AP) AUSTIN, Texas
Friday November 20 2009

Riley Spares ‘Clyde The Turkey’ From Ala. Table

Gov Bob Riley Has Pardoned A Thanksgiving Turkey As Part Of An Annual Alabama Tradition That Dates Back To 1949 Friday Marked The 60th Time That An Alabama... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.

Jesse Jackson Raps Artur Davis, Then Backs Off

The Rev Jesse Jackson Is No Longer Being Critical Of Rep Artur Davis Of Birmingham For Voting Against A Health Care Overhaul Bill In The House The Civil Rights... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.

Sources: Giuliani Leaning Toward Run For US Senate

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Who Many Republicans Have Been Pushing To Run For Governor In 2010, Is Instead Leaning More Toward A Run For U S Senate, According... more »
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By (AP) ALBANY, New York
Thursday November 19 2009

AP Sources: Giuliani Leaning Toward Senate Run

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Encouraged By Many Republicans To Run For Governor In 2010, Is Instead Leaning Toward A Run For U S Senate, According To Two Party... more »
12:18 PM
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By (AP) ALBANY, N.Y.

Army Fears Anti-Obama Politics At Palin Event

The U S Army Plans To Prevent Media From Covering Sarah Palin's Appearance At Fort Bragg, Fearing The Event Will Turn Into Political Grandstanding Against President Barack... more »
12:03 PM
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By (AP) RALEIGH, N.C.
Sunday November 08 2009

LA Governor Declares State Of Emergency

Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida. more »
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By Associated Press
Tuesday November 03 2009

Candidates For Alabama Governor Debate

Six of the candidates who hope to replace Governor Bob Riley took part in a debate Tueasday in Auburn. Missed it? Click here to watch the debate. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by SouthALabama09: You forgot Bradley Byrne in your list of candidates participating. He did a fantastic job in the debate, and will undoubtedly be a superb Alabama Governor.… view »
Monday October 26 2009

Alliance Formed to Land Tanker

Four state alliance formed to promote Gulf Coast as aerospace corridor. more »
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By Bill Riales
Wednesday August 26 2009

Chuck Norris Endorses Roy Moore For Governor

Actor and political activist Chuck Norris has endorsed Republican Roy Moore for governor of Alabama. Norris campaigned in Alabama last year for presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. more »
3:24 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Mike x51: Chuck Norris can touch MC Hammer. 10 Responses »
Thursday August 20 2009

Alabama’s Governor To Lead Southern Governors

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley replaces Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as chairman of the Southern Governors' Association when the group meets this weekend in Williamsburg, Va. more »
4:24 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Mike x51: Oh my, if we go even further back…Jim, Guy… 3 letter names! :O Keep it simple for Alabama and you get elected! 1 Responses »
Saturday August 01 2009

Eight Candidates Meet

Point Clear was the site of a gubernatorial forum where all Alabama candidates for governor met on stage for the first time. more »
8:41 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by rolltide33: They can’t keep it booked?  Well the problem is not the facility itself, it’s the location.  I drove through downtown last week. … 4 Responses »
Thursday July 02 2009

Ron Sparks Wants To Bring Lottery To Alabama

State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has unveiled a campaign platform for governor that includes creating a state lottery to pay for college scholarships. more »
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: I do drive to Fla. for lottery tickets,and I also have spent a lot of time in the casinos in Mississippi.I hope they bring it all to Alabama !! 6 Responses »
Wednesday July 01 2009

Congressman Tells South Carolina Governor To Quit

U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett says people have lost confidence in Gov. Mark Sanford over his affair. He told Sanford it would be best for him to quit. Barrett, by the way, is running for governor in 2010. more »
6:20 PM
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By The Associated Press

Alabama’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Will Not Run For Governor

State law would have required Sue Bell Cobb to resign as chief justice if she entered the race. more »
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By The Associated Press
Friday June 26 2009

6th Republican Candidate Joins Race For Governor’s Mansion

Bill Johnson resigned as director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs on Friday to run for governor. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday June 23 2009

Kay Ivey For Governor

State Treasurer Kay Ivey will be in Mobile Wednesday evening to officially announce her candidacy for Alabama Governor. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Bikermike: Elmer Fudd and the Coyote 1 Responses »
Tuesday June 09 2009

Riley: State Won’t Shelter As Many Storm Evacuees

Alabama may not opens its doors as wide this year for hurricane evacuees from Louisiana and other states. more »
10:35 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: yeah when you let them come in they brought their crime with them.And now that some have since left the crime stayed.Mobile crime rate and the horrendous… view »
Monday June 01 2009

Judge Roy Moore Running For Governor

The former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice made national headlines in 2003 after refusing to remove the Ten Commandments from the State Judicial Building. He lost the 2006 republican primary to Governor Bob Riley. more »
10:01 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: “Each man must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong, which course is patriotic and which isn’t.  You cannot shirk this and… 11 Responses »
Thursday May 28 2009

Kay Ivey Running For Governer in 2010

State Treasurer Kay Ivey won't make it official until June, but in a document obtained by News 5, she says the office of Governor is "the only office I intend to seek in 2010." more »
3:47 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Wednesday May 27 2009

Bradley Byrne Running For Governor

Two-year college chancellor Bradley Byrne is making the announcement at an 8:00 a.m. news conference in Mobile. more »
5:29 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Why do you say that?  I don’t know that much about him. 1 Responses »
Tuesday May 26 2009

Riley Signs Industrial Recruitment Law

Alabama has a new law that makes more types of businesses eligible for state financial help if they locate in Alabama. more »
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By Associated Press
Friday May 22 2009

Siegelman Will Remain Free For The Summer

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the former Alabama governor's motion to delay his sentencing until after the U.S. Supreme Court decides if it will hear his case. more »
12:38 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by framkly: He is a good man and was a good governor. I hope he wins his appeal. 3 Responses »
Monday May 18 2009

Siegelman Seeks To Delay New Sentencing Hearing

The former Alabama Governor's attorney wants the appellate court to wait until the U.S. Supreme Court decides if it will consider Siegelman's appeal. more »
1:02 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by BSB1958: Why wait—jail Him now !!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to start putting these corrupt politicians under the jail. view »

Bradley Byrne Will Resign This Summer

Two-year college Chancellor Bradley Byrne has submitted a letter of resignation to members of the State Board of Education. more »
9:54 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mrseed: good going Bradley, however, you are gonna have to deal with Aurthur Davis, the “Obama of Bama”. good luck. view »
Tuesday May 12 2009

Florida Governor Running For U.S. Senate

Gov. Charlie Crist will run for the U.S. Senate instead of seeking a second term, saying he can help Florida more from Washington. more »
7:56 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday May 06 2009

Crist Set To Sign Seat Belts Law

Florida drivers will now have to click it or face a ticket. more »
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By Associated Press
Tuesday May 05 2009

Bumpy Ride For Dirt Road Bill

At the last minute, the Dirt Road Bill gets vetoed by the Governor and then overridden by the House. How will the Senate vote? more »
4:40 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by mom on a mission: The County Commissioners need to and must take control of the personnel. The following is just my opinion and belief. There are only a very very few employees… 57 Responses »
Monday April 20 2009

Its Official, Artur Davis Running For Governor

The congressman has filed paperwork with the secretary of state to run for Alabama governor. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: His voting record on border security, enforcing immigration law, and controlling the flow of immigrants is not just liberal, but shameful.This guy is no… 4 Responses »
Friday April 10 2009

Alabama Wants 20 Counties Declared Disaster Areas

Governor Bob Riley on Friday asked President Obama to declare a major disaster area for 20 counties in Alabama that received damage from wind, rain and flooding recently. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
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By Alabama's Governor Office
Tuesday April 07 2009

What Do Voters Think Of Political Ad Controversy?

Click for results of statewide scientific survey. more »
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By News 5/Survey USA
Comment by mom on a mission: Hi Check out the comments on the story itself. 4 Responses »
Wednesday April 01 2009

Jim Folsom Will Not Run For Governor

Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. says he will run for re-election next year. Read statement by Artur Davis. more »
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By Associated Press
Wednesday March 25 2009

Troy Chancellor Won’t Run For Governor

Jack Hawkins says he's more passionate about Troy than pursuing public office and has decided not to run for governor in 2010. more »
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By The Associated Press
Thursday February 26 2009

Governor Riley’s Approval Rating Remains High

New state poll numbers show Alabama Governor Bob Riley is well liked across state. more »
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By Survey USA
Monday February 23 2009

Alabama May Reject Some Stimulus Money

Republican Gov. Bob Riley said he may reject about $66 million of the federal economic stimulus funds that were earmarked to help states fund unemployment benefits. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by cmb1: AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 Responses »
Monday February 09 2009

Riley: Alabama’s Economy Ok

Governor Bob Riley visits Foley, tells standing-room only things could be worse on the economic front more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by rosepetal: oh sure mr. riley, that is why alabama is one of the ones who are at risk of running out of unemployment money. no worries here. view »
Friday February 06 2009

Kay Ivey Exploring Run For Governor

State Treasurer considering bid for Alabama Governor. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
1:30 PM
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By Kay Ivey Exploratory Committee

Artur Davis To Run For Governor

Alabama Congressman hopes to make history as state's first African-American Governor. more »
1:21 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: oh MeAmerican, i do not support liberal democrats, neither do i support liberal republicans like the ones who are jumping ship and supporting obamas and… 24 Responses »

Val Kilmer Ponders Run For Gov In 2010

Actor & 2009 King of the Bacchus Val Kilmer is pondering a run for governor. more »
9:58 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: MeAmerican i have liberals as friends yes. we do not discuss politics. i read about val kilmer and daryl hannah dating. then i read about some of his political… 5 Responses »

Alabama’s First Black Govnernor?

Congressman Artur Davis is expected to launch his campaign for Governor today more »
7:11 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mr mike: I hope who ever wins ,dont bow down to org like peta and the hsus ,if we get a man in there that beleaves in freedom ,i will be happy to vote for him or… view »
Wednesday February 04 2009

Memorial Held For Former AL Governor

Former Alabama Gov. Guy Hunt is being remembered for his service to the state and for his faith. more »
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By Associated Press
Tuesday February 03 2009

Bonner Says He Won’t Run For Governor

Jo Bonner of Mobile won't leave his seat in Congress to run for governor next year. Bonner, who is serving his fourth congressional term, says it wasn't the right time to run a statewide campaign. more »
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Monday February 02 2009

Rep. Davis Looking At 2010 Governor Bid

He's holding events in Montogomery and Birmingham to discuss his interest in the state's highest office. more »
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By The Associated Press
Saturday January 31 2009

Funeral Plans Set For Former AL Governor

Funeral arrangements for the late Alabama Gov. Guy Hunt will take place over three days next week, culminating with an official state funeral Thursday. more »
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By Associated Press

Senator Emotional About Death Of Former Governor

Former Alabama Governor Guy Hunt died Friday. During a visit to Spanish Fort on Saturday, tSenator Richard Shelby got a little choked up when talking about an old friend more »
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By Chad Petri
Thursday January 29 2009

Economic Stimulus: Agree To Disagree

Alabama's governor and Lt. governor agree that Congress should pass an economic stimulus plan, but disagree about which one it should be. more »
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By Associated Press

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