“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. All sources remain confidential. Wiregrass Senate Maneuvering Two we...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. All sources remain confidential. 1. Alabama Democrats dividing an ev...

Cliff Sims: Let’s start with the question that immediately jumped to my mind when you told me you were considering running for Secretary of State, why do you want to leave the legislature after only one term? John Merrill: I love serving in the State House more th...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. Mack Butler, the former Etowah County GOP chairman and a longtime...

Seniority is a big deal in pretty much any legislative body. Senior members are more likely to get their pick of committee assignments and generally carry more weight when it comes to power and influence. The Alabama legislature is no exception. While some junior member...