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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].

Stealing the Statehouse

Over Looked Ruling in Hubbard Case

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III, denied Speaker Mike Hubbard’s request for a More Definite Statement of fact, he sent several messages. One, big, echoing sound that should have been heard on the fifth floor of the State House was, “Play time is over. Let’s … Continued
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September 15, 2015

Attorney General and State DAs Challenge Todd Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, in a hand delivered letter, the State’s Attorney General was joined by all of the State’s District Attorneys, calling for the withdrawal of an opinion that gave Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) the right to lobby the legislature on behalf of her employer.  On August 5, 2015, … Continued
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September 14, 2015

Hubbard Motion To Dismiss Unsealed: Claims Right To Lobby

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker today, unsealed Speaker Mike Hubbard’s August 21 motion to dismiss the criminal charges against him. Hubbard’s motion challenges the constitutionality of the State’s ethics law.  Speaker Hubbard presided over the House of Representatives during the 2010 and 2013 legislative re-writes of the … Continued
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September 12, 2015

Trooper’s Promotion According to Regulations

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Much has been made over the promotion of State Trooper Wendell Ray Lewis to Chief of Protective Services. This has also become a part of the rumor mill machine surrounding the First Couple’s pending divorce. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier says, the promotion followed … Continued
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September 11, 2015

Legendary Coach Says Lottery is Gaming Budget Solution

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Pat Dye, the legendary football coach, and President of the Alabama Jobs Foundation says, the State needs a long-term solution to budget woes, not short-term fixes. “We need real long-term solutions for our budget crisis, not short term fixes, cuts to essential State services, and hundreds of millions … Continued
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September 11, 2015

Overtime for Body Men Consistent Over Three Administrations

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Overtime pay for former State Trooper Wendell Ray Lewis’ protective service work for Gov. Robert Bentley has become part of the rumor narrative surrounding the first couples pending divorce.  However, a comparison of the past three administrations, dating back to 1999, show that overtime pay for Gov. Bentley’s … Continued
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September 10, 2015

Letter Urges Lawmakers to Fund Vital Services

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Hundreds of civic organizations, churches, and healthcare providers have have joined together, in signing an open letter to the Alabama Legislature, urging lawmakers to vote to provide the necessary funds to protect vital services across the State. See Doc “As you consider the General Fund budget in a second … Continued
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September 8, 2015

Hubbard’s Dirty Tricks, Rough Waters Ahead

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—The second Special Session of the State Legislature begins with Speaker Mike Hubbard struggling for control. A group of hardcore conservatives are set to challenge Hubbard’s dirty tricks and manipulation. A few weeks ago, a select group of representatives and senators met in Guntersville to clear the air … Continued
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September 8, 2015
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The Governor Must Speak: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since it was revealed that Alabama’s First Lady, Dianne Bentley was divorcing her husband of 50 years, there has been a growing feeding frenzy over speculation about an illicit affair.  Jumping head-first into the fray are the bloggers, radio talking-heads, commercial media, and of course, more than a … Continued
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September 7, 2015

PSC Candidate Plans to Buy or Bankrupt Mississippi Power

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A clandestine mission to ruin the Mississippi Power Company is being orchestrated by Hattiesburg, Mississippi resident, Thomas A. Blanton, who is running for a place on the State’s Public Service Commission, which regulates the power giant. In conversations with former Mobile Press Register reporter, Eddie Curran, candidate Blanton … Continued
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September 7, 2015