Alabama Lt. Gov. Candidates Share Plans at UA Forum

0:00Nearly all the Republican candidates for Alabama, Uteneg Governor, took the stage Wednesday evening at the University of Alabama. Rick Pate, Pat Bishop, Stewart-Tankersley, Nicole Wadsworth, and John Wall shared their plans during the forum hosted by the Campus College Republicans, and moderated by a local news editor. Pate highlighted his work as State Agriculture Commissioner, including programs to boost local food sources. Bishop stressed his military background, faith, family values, and a push for common sense changes over career politics. Tankersley focused on empowering citizens against big business influences in the Capitol, while praising the state's pandemic response. Wadsworth drew from her business experience and visits to all 67 counties, outlining her bill to better Alabama plan for jobs. Infrastructure, workforce training, and rural health. Wall called for people to get involved, criticizing overreach, and pushing describe the state income tax, like neighbors, Florida, and Tennessee.

1:00All agreed on cutting the 2% grocery tax, easing regulations, and returning surplus funds to taxpayers. They tackled education woes, corruption concerns, and the need for less spending to fund real priorities like roads and schools. With the primary still ahead, these candidates made clear their shared goal of smaller government and stronger Alabama economy. Birmingham News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.