Ivey signs gas tax pledge in north Alabama

By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor – Montgomery, AL 
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Kay Ivey signs gas tax pledge in north Alabama.  Here’s her release:
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Kay Ivey:
“When you consider how much North Alabama adds to our state’s economy, it’s just plain wrong that you don’t get it back in the roads and roads you deserve,” Ivey [...]

Trail Mix: Byrne Promotes Jobs in Birmingham

Republican Bradley Byrne adds to the chorus concerning job creation.
His campaign sweeps through Birmingham today, first at Cooper Construction Company, next at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.
Bryne says  “more than 225,000 of our fellow citizens (in Alabama) are without work. Families are hurting. We can’t wait on Washington, or depend on any other outside [...]

Trail Mix

Republicans seeking the nomination for governor begin the week with competing news conferences.
Already, Rep. Robert Bentley has come out with his pledge to not accept an annual salary as governor until Alabama reaches full employment.
Bentley couples that pledge with introducing the Reemployment Act of 2010. The bill would provide a tax deduction for businesses that [...]

Alabama’s Massachusetts Mashup

Add to the “attaboys” for Massachusetts senator-elect Scott Brown.
The press office for Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-6) pushes a new statement on the Massachusetts election and healthcare’s future.
“Power truly belongs to the people,” the statement reads.
Bachus states the election was “a rejection of a pattern of bigger government, higher spending, and massive debt. Some are [...]

Ivey congratulates Mass. GOP senator-elect

By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL
Moments ago, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kay Ivey tweeted the following congratulatory note:
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Congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Brown. His win is a victory for all us conservatives and a good sign for a victorious November, too!