BCA endorses Terri Thomas for Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Place 2
ProgressPAC — the political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama — on Monday announced their endorsement of Judge Terri Willingham Thomas in the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Place 2 in the June 5 Republican primary. “Judge Thomas possesses qualities that businesses desire in members of the state’s highest courts,” ProgressPAC’s Chairman Mike Kemp said. “For this reason, ProgressPAC is proud to endorse Judge Thomas in the June 5 primary.” Kemp said the PAC’s board of directors voted to endorse Thomas because of her commitment to rulings that align with Alabama law. “The importance of electing judges who will rule according to the law cannot be understated,” Thomas said. “Given my experience as a judge at the state and local level, I believe I possess the knowledge, skills, and temperament necessary to continue serving the state of Alabama on an appellate bench.” Thomas, a native of Cullman, Ala., was first elected to the Court of Civil Appeals in 2006 and reelected in 2012. After graduating from law school, she began practicing law in Cullman was soon elected as a district and juvenile court judge in Cullman County, a position she held for a decade. She has also served as president of the Alabama Juvenile and Family Courts Judges Association from, was a Faculty member at the Alabama Judicial College, a member of Alabama’s Juvenile Code Revision Committee, the Judicial System Legislative Coordinating Council, the Standing Committee on Juvenile Procedure, and the Standing Committee on Rules of Conduct and Canons of Judicial Ethics. Thomas faces Chad Hanson in the June 5 Republican primary.
Business Council of Alabama endorses Steve Marshall for Attorney General
ProgressPAC — the political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama — on Monday announced the endorsement of incumbent Attorney General Steve Marshall in the Republican primary. “Attorney General Steve Marshall’s commitment to the rule of law, putting violent criminals in jail and working to put an end to the opioid crisis made our endorsement an easy decision. His willingness to fight federal overreach makes him a tremendous asset to Alabama’s vibrant business community,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Mike Kemp. ProgressPAC’s board of directors said they voted to endorse Marshall because of his character and his support of issues that are important to Alabama’s business community. “For these reasons and others, ProgressPAC is proud to endorse Steve Marshall in the June 5 primary,” explained Kemp. Marshall said he is honored to receive the endorsement. “ProgressPAC understands the importance of fostering a pro-business environment in Alabama and I’m honored to receive their endorsement,” said Marshall. “This support from the business community will give us great momentum heading into the June primary.” Marshall served as district attorney in Marshall County Ala. for 16 years. He built a reputation of fighting crime and was instrumental in the passage of state legislation to track the sale of ingredients used to produce crystal meth. Marshall also took a lead role supporting the passage of the Brody Act which has made it possible to prosecute criminals for two crimes if they kill or injure an unborn baby during an attack on the mother. Marshall also serves as co-chair of Governor Kay Ivey’s Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. Steve and his wife, Bridgette, have a daughter named Faith and currently reside in Albertville, Ala. Marshall faces Alice Martin, Chess Bedsole, and Troy King in the June 5 Republican primary.
