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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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Report Speculates Hubbard, Bentley Deal on More Taxes, Lottery

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—While trying to fend off rumors surrounding his divorce, Gov. Robert Bentley is reportedly negotiating with Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to raise taxes and promote a lottery. According to al.com’s Chuck Dean, “Multiple sources say that Bentley and House of Representatives leaders led by Speaker Mike Hubbard have … Continued
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September 4, 2015

Governor Releases Second Special Session Call

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley has released details of his call for the Second Special Session of the State Legislature. According to the office’s press statement, “This call is designed for the Legislature to solve the budget crisis that exists in the General Fund Budget,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “Over … Continued
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September 3, 2015

The Voices of Faux Outrage Increase Their Volume

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As anticipated, the scandalmongers, and political bloodsuckers have opened their first volley against Gov. Robert Bentley.  On cue, the talk radio parasites began to feed rumors without facts, surrounding Gov. Bentley’s impending divorce. And, just as rapidly, self-serving politicos feigned outrage over allegations with evidence, most notably, State Rep. … Continued
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September 2, 2015

Hubbard Wants Crony to Receive More Money from State

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—The Republican controlled Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee was scheduled to meet in Montgomery on Thursday to consider, once again, approving a fat contract for one of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s cronies.  Hubbard, who is indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption, wants taxpayers to foot the bill for … Continued
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September 2, 2015

Line of Succession

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—After reports of the State’s first lady filing for divorce from Gov. Robert Bentley, questions concerning executive succession began to surface. According to Article 5, Section 127 of the 1901 Constitution, the order of succession is as follows:  Governor Lieutenant Governor President Pro Tempore of the Senate Speaker of the … Continued
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September 1, 2015

Pension Reform Considerations

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—All around the country, research provided by Pew’s Public Sector Retirement Systems Project is fueling the debate over pension reform. The organization recently gave a presentation at the Joint Committee of Alabama Public Pension Fund, but other research doesn’t agree with Pew’s findings, and many question the organizations … Continued
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September 1, 2015

Davis Plans to Remain in Montgomery

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Former US Congressman, Artur Davis is putting down roots in Montgomery after his defeat in the recent mayoral race. Davis says, far from being discharged over his defeat, he sees encouraging signs for the future. “It might genuinely surprise some people that I am encouraged by a lot … Continued
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September 1, 2015
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A Time of Moral Leadership: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter From the revelations regarding Ashley Madison, to the pending divorce of our State’s governor, there has been an almost pornographic revelry in these most human of failings, each of which exposes the follies and temptations that can overtake any life. The discovery that politicos, lobbyists, and others in … Continued
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August 31, 2015

False News Reports Lead Judge to Issue New Order in Hubbard Case

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — After erroneous stories were published by The Associated Press and Opelika-Auburn News, Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III issued an order in the Speaker Mike Hubbard case, stating the motion to challenge the constitutionally of the ethics laws would be unsealed. Responding to reports that … Continued
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August 27, 2015

Judge Upholds Firing

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Judge confirms that disgraced former Attorney General’s Special Agent was properly fired.  After hearing testimony and reviewing evidence concerning the termination of Special Agent Howard “Gene” Sisson, Judge James Jerry Wood agreed with Attorney General Luther Strange’s decision to terminated the agent. After listening to Sisson’s testimony, Judge … Continued
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August 26, 2015