The 2018 regular session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year, with the House and Senate convening on Tuesday, January 9. In preparation, the Alabama House Republican Caucus released its 2018 agenda last week. Entitled “Flag, Family, and Country,” the list of issues includes measures to protect Alabama families, to extend
While this time of year can be hectic, all of us here at The Bloom Group would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our clients and colleagues Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year! We hope you find some quality time among the shopping, parties and gatherings
Governor approval ratings staying high and our state’s hospital infection rates being ranked low mark some good news for November. Governor Ivey’s Approval Holds Steady: Governor Kay Ivey’s approval rating is holding high and steady as she finishes out her sixth month since taking office. A new poll shows that 62
Republican Party Chair Terry Latham recently warned GOP officials and candidates not to endorse Doug Jones or a write-in campaign for the U.S. Senate race against Roy Moore. She reminded party members that the party reserves the right to deny ballot access to a candidate for public office if in
At The Bloom Group, our “thankful” list is a pretty long one. We’re grateful that Alabama politics is always interesting. We’re appreciative of our many years in this business. But most of all, we remain thankful for our many public and private sector clients who trust us to help them reach their
The Bloom Groupwelcomes its newest associate, John Guthrie Jr. He has decades of experience and a proven track record of successfully lobbying for more than 30 local government entities in Jefferson County—including the county and its largest city, Birmingham. Get to know him better here.
More election news and personnel moves top the news in Alabama politics this month. Walt Maddox Running for Governor: Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox confirmed what many have speculated for some time: He is running governor in 2018. Maddox, a Democrat who has led the state’s fifth largest city since 2005, has
Governor Kay Ivey visited Auburn as part of her “Strong Start, Strong Finish” education initiative. Ivey cut the ribbon at the Auburn Daycare Center-Moton to recognize a new First-Class Pre-K classroom and while there, praised the state’s Pre-K program. Eighteen children are enrolled at this site, which is located in
For two years now, a partnership consisting of unit commanders, community and state leaders, local business leaders and Alabama’s congressional delegation have been working to bring the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the 187thFighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery. Congresswoman Martha Roby and others are making a final push
Governor Ivey’s election news and other announcements are hot topics in Alabama politics this month. Gov. Ivey to Run: It’s official, Governor Kay Ivey, who for months deflected questions about her plans for 2018, formally announced she is seeking re-election next year. In recent weeks, she has put major effort into building up a
