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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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Zero-Based Budgeting: Some Pros and Cons

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In an essay on the Senate Republican Caucus website, newly-minted lawmaker, Sen. Larry Stutts, (R-Sheffield) touts the many benefits of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) without addressing the downside. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is a big proponent as well. We reached out to him for comment, but did … Continued
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February 9, 2016

FEC Launches Inquiry After Late, Incomplete Filings by McConnell, Update

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) has informed US Senate candidate, Jonathon McConnell, it wants more information after he missed the deadline for filing his Statement of Organization. In a February 4, 2016, letter the FEC wrote, “This letter is prompted by the Commission’s preliminary review of the Statement … Continued
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February 8, 2016

Senator’s Fiancée Represented in Lawsuit By His Consultant

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Sen. Tom Whatley’s (R-Auburn) fiancée, Lindsey Waits, is involved in a lawsuit with Wells Fargo over a property dispute that involves the Tuscaloosa home she leased in 2012. Waits is represented by a Fairhope-based attorney, who Whatley lists as a consultant on his campaign finance report. SEE SUIT Waits … Continued
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February 8, 2016
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Power: Fierce and Fragile

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If power is the ultimate currency of politics, it is also a most fierce and fragile commodity. In 2010, the State’s Republican party, led by Mike Hubbard, took the reigns of power from the Democratic majority. In the ensuing years, they ruled quickly, often severely, and in many ways, … Continued
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February 8, 2016

Hubbard Critic Coleman Now Claims Leaks from Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Once again, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyers are seeking to have his case dismissed citing prosecutorial misconduct, based on an affidavit by attorney and radio talk show host Baron Coleman. SEE AFFIDAVIT On February 2, Coleman claimed he had between 50 and 100 conversations with Matt Hart, Chief of … Continued
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February 4, 2016

Bronner Offers Ideas on How to Move Alabama Forward

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Alabama Political Reporter sat down with Dr. David Bronner, the long-serving head of RSA. “One of the stories I like to tell was an old Birmingham News story that asked, ‘What if we treated Alabama’s football team like we do everything else,’” recalled Bronner. “First of all, Coach Saban … Continued
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February 3, 2016

BREAKING: Gov. Bentley Great State 2019 Plan Unveiled Tonight

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Later this evening, Governor Robert Bentley will unveil his far-reaching agenda to move the State forward into the future. The bold, yet inactive “Great State 2019” Plan, outlines a list of priorities often discussed, but rarely acted upon. If this Governor is successful in completing his goal for the … Continued
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February 2, 2016

Judge Begins Ruling on Pretrial Motions in Hubbard Criminal Case

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —The Judge in Speaker Mike Hubbard’s felony criminal case has ruled that Acting Attorney General W. Van Davis was properly appointed, the letter appointing him was not backdated, and that Attorney General Luther Strange had the legal authority to appoint an Acting Attorney General. He also quashed the … Continued
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February 2, 2016

Bronner Keeps Watchful Eye on 2016 Session

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— During a recent interview with RSA Chairman Dr. David Bronner, he seemed assured that the Legislature wouldn’t push for any change to the current State Pension System during the 2016 Legislative Session. However, he expressed concerns about State workers’ heath insurance: “They said they are not going to … Continued
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February 2, 2016