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Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Walt Maddox for governor

Elizabeth Patton May 21, 2018

Longtime Tuscaloosa mayor and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Walt Maddox on Saturday was endorsed by the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC). Maddox said he is honored to have the endorsement of the predominantly African-American group. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Alabama Democratic Conference. I’m humbled by the trust and confidence ADC has placed in my campaign for Governor,” said Maddox. “The ADC endorsement is vital if a candidate hopes to have any chance of winning the Democratic primary.” Maddox says no candidate has ever won the democratic primary without the endorsement of ADC and New South, since 1960. “I have been honored to receive the endorsement of many distinguished

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin endorses Walt Maddox for governor

Elizabeth Patton May 17, 2018

Talk about a game-changer. Birmingham Mayor and media darling Randall Woodfin threw his support behind Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Walt Maddox in a joint press conference Thursday afternoon. “From Mobile to Muscle Shoals, from Dothan to Decatur, from Woodlawn to West End. Alabama we deserve better… It is my great privilege to offer my endorsement and my support to Walt Maddox to be the next Governor of the great state of Alabama,” said Woodfin. Maddox thanked Woodfin before taking the mic himself. “Mayor Woodfin’s election last year was an indication that Alabama is standing on the threshold of a new generation of leaders. A generation of

Walt Maddox unveils infrastructure plan for Alabama’s crumbling roads, bridges

Elizabeth Patton May 2, 2018

Tuscaloosa Mayor and gubernatorial hopeful, Democrat Walt Maddox unveiled his strategic plan for rebuilding the state’s infrastructure on Wednesday. “Roads and bridges carry much more than just families in cars and cargo in trucks, they are the pathways for the economic engines that support job and wage growth,” Maddox said on his website. “Unfortunately, Alabama bridges receive a grade of C- from the American Society of Civil Engineers, and our roads earn a dismal D+. These embarrassing grades mean that 20% of Alabama’s bridges are in urgent need of improvement and our roads rate as ‘poor & at risk.’” According to Maddox, every Alabama driver pays over $320 per

Walt Maddox receives endorsement from Ron Sparks, other Alabama influencers

Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Walt Maddox‘s campaign announced on the backing of former Alabama Agricultural Commissioner Ron Sparks on Monday. “Walt has compassion and he has leadership. He stood in the streets of Tuscaloosa in its darkest hours and darkest days. He showed compassion, leadership, and strength to rebuild the city,” said Sparks. “He will never put party over the people of Alabama.” Maddox hinted that should he be elected, Sparks might be asked to join his administration. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Ron Sparks,” said Maddox. “Ron has been a political force in Alabama for years and he shares our vision for a better Alabama. He will be

Walt Maddox unveils plan to tackle Alabama’s growing opioid crisis

Elizabeth Patton April 16, 2018

Tuscaloosa mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox on Monday unveiled his plan to tackle growing Alabama’s opioid epidemic. “Like most states, Alabama has been hit hard with opioid abuse and addiction. Indeed, our state has the highest rate of prescription opioid use in the nation, and it’s well established that legitimate use of opioid medication is a leading cause of illicit opioid abuse. But opioids aren’t our only drug problem,” explained Maddox. In an effort to get to the root of the problem, Maddox will separate substance abuse out from under the Department of Mental Health and create a cabinet level officer who answers directly to the Governor

Walt Maddox announces mental health policy plan

Elizabeth Patton April 10, 2018

Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox on Monday released his policy plan to address mental health issues in Alabama if elected Governor. Maddox’s plan focuses on improving mental health through Medicaid expansion. “Nationwide, almost one-third of persons who receive health insurance coverage through Medicaid expansion have a mental disorder, a substance abuse disorder, or both,” said Maddox. “People who are uninsured have a higher prevalence of mental health conditions than the overall population, and expansion is key to providing broader access to mental health treatment.” Maddox says Alabama has consistently decreased or level funded mental health “in an era where society is experiencing increasing mental health problems.”

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Walt Maddox announces health care plan including Medicaid expansion, work requirement

Elizabeth Patton April 3, 2018

With escalating premiums and deductibles continuing to plague many Alabamians, health care continues to be a hot topic across the Yellowhammer State, which is why Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox on Tuesday announced a health care plan he would implement if elected Governor. “As Governor, I will immediately move to expand Medicaid, accepting the offer of federal funds for pennies on the dollar, free money that Alabama has inexplicably and inexcusably refused,” explained Maddox on his website. “These billions of additional dollars will have multiple short and long-term benefits that will save our rural hospitals from further devastating closures and hopefully allow some that have already closed

Former state Sen. Roger Bedford endorses Walt Maddox

Elizabeth Patton March 26, 2018

Russellville-Democrat, former state Sen. Roger Bedford on Friday announced he was endorsing Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox for Governor of Alabama. Bedford says Maddox is the “new fresh face we need in Montgomery.” “I know first-hand that Walt Maddox has what it takes. He has a proven record in Tuscaloosa and is a new fresh face we need in Montgomery,” said Bedford. “He has the knowledge, demeanor, and work ethic to make a difference and will make us proud to call him our governor.” Bedford represented northwest Alabama for 20 years — from 1994 to 2014 — during which time he served as minority leader from 2011 to 2013.In 1996

Walt Maddox releases School Safety Plan

Staff Writer March 21, 2018

With school safety on the forefront of everyone’s minds; Walt Maddox released his school safety plan that he would implement if elected Governor on Wednesday. “Our children deserve a bright and safe future,” Maddox said on his campaign website. “There is no higher priority for government, for society, than ensuring that our children are protected.” Legislative officials are under pressure to make a decision regarding school safety given last week’s national school walkout meant to honor the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting Parkland, Fla. In his release, Maddox listed five school safety strategies that he will instill if elected Governor of Alabama: School hardening Training school security officers

Walt Maddox calls out NRA questionnaire, defends Constitutional rights

Elizabeth Patton March 14, 2018

Recently the National Rifle Association (NRA) queried Democratic candidate for Governor, Walt Maddox asking him about his stance on legislative issues pertaining to the 2nd Amendment. While most candidate fill out endless questionnaires without hesitation, Maddox took the opportunity to call out the NRA for their line of questioning, noting it appears to be a “quid pro quo agreement” that should he support NRA-backed legislation they would support his campaign. “I find it uncomfortable that your survey and this process somehow implies that if I make a commitment on legislation that I would get your support. That strikes me as being the kind of quid pro quo agreement that has landed

Walt Maddox announces universal first-class pre-k proposal

Elizabeth Patton March 7, 2018

Last month, Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox unveiled a plan for a statewide education lottery — dubbed the Alabama Education Lottery (AEL) — to help create a 21st Century educational system to help prepare Alabama’s children for competition in the technological age. On Tuesday, Maddox revealed the second component in his lottery plan: a universal first pre-k class. “Pre-K is proven to significantly improve school performance throughout a child’s entire academic career, including lowering grade repetition, higher scores on achievement and comprehension tests, less likely to be placed in special education, more likely to graduate high school, and more likely to go to college,” said Maddox. “And, research shows

Walt Maddox announces scholarships, workforce development proposal

Elizabeth Patton February 27, 2018

Last week, Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox on Monday unveiled a plan for a statewide education lottery — dubbed the Alabama Education Lottery (AEL) — to help create a 21st Century educational system to help prepare Alabama’s children for competition in the technological age. On Tuesday, Maddox revealed the first component in his lottery plan: college scholarships and workforce readiness. “The cost of higher education continues to rise, which is creating massive student loan debt, and making college virtually unaffordable for hard working Alabamians,” said Maddox. “Making matters worse, Alabama’s greatest economic challenge is developing a knowledge based and technologically-skilled workforce that can compete both nationally and internationally.

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