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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].

Lathan Calls Taping “Despicable”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Chair of the Alabama Republican Party, Terry Lathan, is not happy about the taping of the recent private meeting between Gov. Robert Bentley and members of ALGOP’s steering committee. In fact, she is furious and promises to reveal the name of the person to the committee, if and … Continued
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October 21, 2015

Leaked Recording Draws Shock and Ire

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A taped recording of a private meeting between Gov. Robert Bentley and the ALGOP Steering Committee was recently leaked to al.com’s Chuck Dean. Several members who were present at the meeting say the written report was a heavily edited version of what actually took place. Committee Vice Chair, Districts … Continued
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October 21, 2015

Rubio Opinion Answers Governor’s Question on Gaming

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 1, 2015, the day before Judge William Shashy ruled the machines played at VictoryLand were legal, the Alabama Supreme Court refused to answer Gov. Robert Bentley’s question on the effect a lottery would have on gaming in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), along with … Continued
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October 19, 2015
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Executive On Loan Forbidden. Well, Sort of…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 7, in a unanimous vote, the Alabama Ethics Commission approved an opinion that would end the practice of Executive On Loan, sort of, because future arrangements would be evaluated on a “case-by-case” basis. (See opinion here.) In an unusual move, the Commission unilaterally issued the opinion without … Continued
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October 14, 2015
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Ethics Commission’s Latest Opinion Should Result in Legislative Action

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At its October 7 meeting, in a spectacle more reminiscent of a Soviet-era Troika, the Alabama Ethics Commission dismissed the request by the State’s Attorney General Luther Strange, and all of the State’s District Attorneys, to reconsider its opinion which effectively allowed Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) to lobby … Continued
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October 8, 2015

VictoryLand Asks Supreme Court Not to Stay Order

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—In response to the State’s request to stay the Judge’s ruling in the VictoryLand case, attorneys for the defense have filed a motion to oppose the pending appeal. On October 2, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ordered the State to return the property confiscated from VictoryLand within … Continued
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October 8, 2015
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Let the People Vote

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ruled in favor of VictoryLand, many thought that would be the end of the long, costly war over electronic bingo. But, it appears, that will not be the case.  Attorney General Luther Strange has signaled his office, will appeal Judge … Continued
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October 8, 2015

Who is Rep. Phil Williams?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Not much was known about Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) before he decided to challenge Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to lead the State House of Representatives. A closer look at Williams’ life and career brings into focus a real-life Alabamian’s rags-to-riches story.  As the fourth of five boys raised … Continued
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October 6, 2015