The holidays are upon us, but there’s still plenty happening in Alabama’s political scene, including several recent key staff announcements: Governor Kay Ivey makes staff appointments. Governor Ivey announced that former Congressman Jo Bonner would serve in her administration as senior advisor. Bonner represented the 1st Congressional District in southwest Alabama from 2003
The inaugural theme for Governor Kay Ivey will be “Keep Alabama Growing.” Ivey and other constitutional office holders will be sworn into office on January 14. Ivey inaugural committee co-chairs Jimmy Rane and Cathy Randall say the theme underscores Alabama’s campaign promises on job growth and education. Ivey, who had been
@jayrayy7 Dec. 14 “My nephew got to open the only Christmas gift he asked for a few days early, and his reaction broke my heart.”
House majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed both said recently that improving the state’s roads will be a major goal of the 2019 legislative session, which is critical to sustaining the state economy. Their remarks reinforced signals from the legislature that the state’s gas tax, the key
Things never stop moving in Alabama politics and government, but we’re taking moment to soak in all the holiday spirit around us and hope that you do too. Everyone here at The Bloom Group wishes a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours!
While midterm elections around the country had some interesting results, here in Alabama, things played out true to past form. Republicans kept their super majority in the legislature. They also retained all of the constitutional offices. Here’s a quick recap: Governor Kay Ivey became the first Republican woman elected governor in
The Alabama State Board of Education wants to put more money toward classroom supplies to relieve some of the pressure on classroom teachers. The board recently approved a budget recom-mendation asking lawmakers for $600 per teacher. The current rate is $536 per teacher. They are also asking for an additional $11.2
National publication Site Selection rated Alabama No. 8 in its business climate analysis. The rating reflects the state’s consistent attractiveness for high value economic development projects. Alabama scored in the top ten in 2016 and 2017. Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said the primary objective of the state’s economic development team
‘Tis the season to count blessings and show gratitude, so as always, we’d like to tell our clients how much we appreciate the opportunity to represent you and your interests. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
@thebloomgroup Nov. 9 My son Hannon finished the Highlands College Half Marathon today. I’m so proud of him and his commitment. @HighlandsAL@HCollege
