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California CEO pleads guilty in Alabama legislative bribery scheme

Elizabeth Patton January 7, 2019

G. Ford Gilbert, the CEO of Trina Health clinics, a California-based health care company, pleaded guilty in a Montgomery federal court on Friday to attempting to bribe an Alabama lawmaker. On Friday, in a Montgomery federal court Gilbert pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to bribe a public official. The government dropped the other six counts against him. According to court documents, when he committed his offense, Gilbert was the owner of a California-based company, Trina Health, LLC (Trina Health). At outpatient clinics, Trina Health provided a form of diabetes treatment known as the “Artificial Pancreas Treatment.” In 2014 and 2015, Trina Health and associated business entities

Alabama politicians react to bombs sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN

Elizabeth Patton October 24, 2018

The New York Times is reporting that two bombs have been discovered in mail sent to former secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former president Barack Obama. An additional bomb was also sent to the Time Warner building in New York City where CNN is located. Here’s what Alabama politicians are saying: 7th District U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell: Violence, and encouraging violence, is never OK. Not against Republicans, not against Democrats, not against journalists, not against anyone. As a country, we have to be better than that. 1st District U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne: Deeply troubled by reports of suspicious devices sent to various locations around the country. As we await more information,

Randy Davis indicted on bribery, conspiracy charges

Staff Writer July 26, 2018

Outgoing Daphne-Republican State Rep. Randy Davis was indicted by a feral grand jury on Wednesday on charges of bribery and conspiracy. According to federal court documents, Davis has been accused of pressuring Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to “cover infusion treatments at Trina Health clinics even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said there was no evidence the outpatient insulin therapy treatment improved outcomes,” the Associated Press reported. Allegedly, Davis worked with former Alabama House Majority Leader and Decatur-Republican Micky Hammon to recruit investors to the Trina Health clinics, after which he would receive a finders’ fee. He has also been accused of working with Hammon

Here’s everyone the Alabama Trucking Association has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle

Elizabeth Patton June 4, 2018

The Alabama Trucking Association, through its political action committee, TRUK PAC, has announced its endorsements of candidates who face opposition in the upcoming June 5 primaries. “It’s important that state policymakers understand trucking’s importance and impact to Alabama’s economy,” said ATA President Frank Filgo. “Trucking moves 80 percent of manufactured goods here and provides one out of every 14 Alabama jobs. Our Association believes these candidates, if elected, provide the best opportunity to move this state forward.” According to Filgo, ATA’s 2018 endorsements include 56 primary candidates — almost half of these contenders are running either in opposition to the incumbent or for an open seat. “A high

Here’s everyone who the Conservative Christians of Alabama has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle

Elizabeth Patton June 4, 2018

The Conservative Christians of Alabama — a pro-life, traditional marriage, pro-gun, stop common core, stop illegal immigration, fewer government regulations, lower taxes group that exists to educate Christians about political candidates and issues from a scriptural perspective — has announced their endorsements ahead of the June 5 primaries. Here are the candidates who the Conservative Christians of Alabama has endorsed, who they believe will best reflect their conservative Christian beliefs in office: U.S. Congress District 2: Rich Hobson District 5: Mo Brooks Statewide races Lt. Governor: Rusty Glover Attorney General: Chess Bedsole Secretary of State: John Merrill Treasurer: John McMillan Auditor: Jim Zeigler Commissioner of Agriculture: Rick Pate Alabama Supreme

Here’s everyone the Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle

Elizabeth Patton May 29, 2018

ForestPAC the official political action committee of the Alabama Forestry Association, whose mission is to promote good stewardship of our renewable forest resources for the benefit of society and the forestry community, has announced its endorsement of candidates for the upcoming June 5 primary elections. ForestPAC is strictly non-partisan and supports candidates based on their pro-forestry and pro-business philosophy and record. Their mission is to elect candidates for legislative, local and statewide offices who demonstrate a commitment to conservative principles and support of forestry issues. The Board of Directors uses the following criteria to determine which candidates to support: Candidates who exhibit a pro-business, free enterprise philosophy. Candidates who support

Here’s everyone the Alabama Republican Assembly has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle

Elizabeth Patton May 28, 2018

The Alabama Republican Assembly — a grassroots organization tasked with reforming the Republican Party for the vast and disenfranchised majority of its members: Reagan conservatives, who believe in small government, lower taxes, free market capitalism, a strong defense, the right to life, and a decent America — has made its endorsements for the 2018 primary election cycle. The group held their statewide meeting in Pratville, Ala., where they voted on their recommendations for statewide office, state legislature, and even some local offices ahead of the Republican primary on June 5. “We must have elected leaders who are committed to governing honestly and ethically, and believe these candidates can best help our state move forward

Here’s who the Alabama RetailPAC is endorsing for the 2018 elections

Apryl Marie Fogel May 26, 2018

Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has made its endorsements in advance of the 2018 campaign cycle. According to their website, “Alabama Retail represents 4,200 members with some 6,000 locations statewide, ranging from small, family owned retail stores to large national chains.” Alabama Retail has two political action committees. Alabama Retail PAC is a state political action committee supported entirely by voluntary contributions of Alabama Retail Association members and their companies. It is extremely important to Alabama’s retail climate that we elect “retail friendly” legislators and fair judges. Alabama Retail Association PAC is the federal political action committee of the Alabama Retail Association. It is

Here’s everyone the Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle

Staff Writer May 25, 2018

Alabama farmers are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to elections. Contributing $5 billion to the state’s agricultural industry, and operating on nearly nine million acres of land within the state; an endorsement from the political arm of the Alabama Farmers Federation, the Farm PAC, can carry major weight in an election cycle. Founded in 1921, the federation has grown to more than 360,000 members; the group focuses its attention on sending a powerful message, to the Statehouse in Montgomery and Capitol Hill in Washington. “The opportunity to vote is among Americans’ most valued rights and most important civic duties. Each election cycle, county Farmers Federation

Here’s everyone the Alabama Grocers Association has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle

Elizabeth Patton May 22, 2018

The food retail industry in Alabama provides over 69,000 jobs with over $2.2 billion in annual wages paid. Grocers pay over $1.2 billion in state taxes and have a total economic impact on the state’s economy of over $12 billion dollars, which is why the Alabama Grocers Association (AGA), the leading voice of the grocery industry in the state of Alabama, has officially made a bevy of endorsements for candidates who have opposition in the June 5 primary. Founded in 1990, AGA is dedicated to advocating for a business climate that creates, protects and promotes the grocery industry in Alabama. “We believe the following candidates understand the role of

Alabama Retail Association endorses over 50 candidates

Staff Writer April 17, 2018

With less than two months until the June 5 primaries, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, Alabama RetailPAC made a large number of endorsements on Friday. “The Alabama Retail Association believes these candidates understand the issues retailers face and that, if elected, these individuals will give retailers’ interests a fair hearing,” said Alabama Retail Chairman Jacob Shevin. The association evaluated each candidate’s record and discussed the ramifications of each race before providing their endorsement; “We are confident these candidates are the best choices for these positions,” said Rick Brown, Alabama Retail President. The Alabama Retail Association is an organization for retailers by retailers who represent retail businesses in Alabama

Birmingham moves closer to new downtown stadium

Alabama NewsCenter March 22, 2018

The Alabama House of Representatives this week passed a Jefferson County auto lease tax to help build a downtown stadium and renovate the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). The bill imposes a 3 percent tax on automobile leases and rentals in the county to help support the new stadium, renovations and expansion at the BJCC. The bill, which had already won the Alabama Senate’s approval, passed 14-3 in the House and will now go to Gov. Kay Ivey. “The action (by) the Alabama House took us one step closer to Birmingham having state-of-the art facilities to better compete for tourism, sporting and entertainment business,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. “In addition, expanding and

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