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Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

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VictoryLand To Reopen

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—VictoryLand supporters made it clear at a press conference on Monday, that the facility would reopen, giving much needed hope to the citizens of Macon County that thousands of good paying jobs would be returning to their beleaguered community. Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court struck down a lower … Continued
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April 5, 2016

Chronicle: Closing The Case Against Sen. Williams

Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A criminal investigation into consulting contacts obtained by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) after his election to the Senate in 2010 was recently closed, and the agent reassigned to Mobile. Serous questions as to why it was closed and who authorized it are being asked by both State and … Continued
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April 4, 2016
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All The King’s Horses

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Should we feel sorry for a man who chooses to cast away his wife and children, his friends and his church, because of lust? Gov. Robert Bentley has asked us to forgive him for the inappropriate language he used during sexting and FaceTime chats with Rebekah Caldwell Mason. But … Continued
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April 4, 2016

Collier Reportedly Met with FBI

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, WSFA reported that former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief Spencer Collier, met with agents under the authority of US Attorney for the Middle District, George Beck. Scant details of the meeting are known at this time, but it is believed that in recent days, Beck’s office … Continued
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April 1, 2016

What We Know, What We Think, What We Can Prove

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A growing chorus of opinion makers, newspapers and politicos are calling for Governor Robert Bentley to resign or be impeached. Some of the most strident voices calling for Bentley’s head, are the ones who stood on stage with Speaker Mike Hubbard after his indictment on 23 felony counts of … Continued
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April 1, 2016

Republicans Want to Limit Spending, Fundraising, Free Speech

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would severely limit the First Amendment and the spirit of Citizens United, by limiting funds raised or spent on campaigns and issues. SB356 and HB404 Sponsored respectively by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Mike Jones would, “regulate the disclosure, raising, and … Continued
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March 31, 2016

Mason Resigns, Opinions Differ

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Only 48 hours after declaring she had no intentions of leaving her position as Gov. Robert Bentley’s senior advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason has resigned, saying she will focus on her children and husband. “My only plans are to focus my full attention on my precious children and my husband, … Continued
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March 31, 2016

No Prosecutorial Misconduct, Hubbard Motion Denied

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For over 18 months, Speaker Mike Hubbard and his criminal lawyers have accused the State of Prosecutorial Misconduct in its investigation and indictment of Hubbard. They enlisted an army of media hacks, talk show bullies, politicos and PR specialists to persuade, not only the trial judge, but also the … Continued
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March 30, 2016

Paranoia Inside the Bentley Bubble

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Those inside Gov. Robert Bentley’s inner circle have, for the last several months, expressed concerns about the growing paranoia driving the Governor and his senior adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason. Several months ago, Mason became convinced that Matt Hart, Chief of the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Division, was coming after … Continued
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March 29, 2016

Bentley Ordered Law Enforcement to Target Critics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley pressured law enforcement officers to use federal and state resources to target those critical of his relationship with senior advisor Rebekah Caldwell Mason, according to high ranking officers and staff. In an effort to find potentially damaging information on those who spoke out against the couple, … Continued
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March 28, 2016