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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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Stalemate Continues Despite Public Posturing

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After legislators finished meeting last week hoping to find a solution to the failed State General Fund budget, (SGF), Speaker Mike Hubbard told Mary Sells of the Decatur Daily, “We’re not that far apart on most things.” However, State Senators and Representatives speaking on background said, that the … Continued
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July 27, 2015
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Hubbard Will Kill Ethics Laws To Save Himself: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It now appears that there is nothing Speaker Mike Hubbard will not sacrifice to save himself from a criminal trial. Hubbard will soon file a motion to challenge the constitutionally of the ethics laws he championed in 2010. After five years, Hubbard has suddenly realized that the laws … Continued
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July 24, 2015

Hubbard Wants Ethics Laws He Passed Declared Unconstitutional

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has asked the judge in his criminal trial for more time to file a motion challenging the constitutionality of the ethics laws he has championed since 2010. In a motion before Lee Country Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III, Hubbard’s criminal … Continued
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July 23, 2015

Senator Seeks to Protect Education Funding

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is fear that “un-earmarking” the State’s budgets, then combining the Education Trust Fund (ETF) and the State General Fund (SGF), would be devastating to education. Sen. Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), who has proposed such an plan, says his idea would protect education funding, not put it in danger.  … Continued
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July 21, 2015

A Day at Elmore County Correctional Facility

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, I accompanied my wife, Susan, and radio-host-politico, Baron Coleman, on a tour of the Elmore County Correctional Facility. To call spending any time in a state correctional facility a tour is much like labeling a sudden face-to-face with an alligator at a petting zoo. Prisons in Alabama are … Continued
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July 20, 2015

Poarch Creek Ad Fails to Mention Quid Pro Quo

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) are offering to “help fix this deficit mess,” according to a new television ad running throughout the State. But, what they really want is to completely control gaming in the Alabama. The tribe will reportedly spend $4.5 million to convince the citizens of … Continued
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July 20, 2015

Gaming Bill, Lottery for Education, Scholarships

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Changes to the gaming bill introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) received praise from Coach Pat Dye, President at the Alabama Jobs Foundation:  “I am very pleased that Senator Marsh has introduced his education lottery and gaming amendment in the Special Session,” said Dye. “There … Continued
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July 17, 2015

Republicans Codify Right to Use Campaign Funds for Legal Defense

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation passed during 2015 Session codifies the use of campaign funds for legal defense under SB241.  As part of an ongoing effort to tighten rules under the Fair Campaign Practice Act led by Sen Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), a controversial Attorney General’s opinion from 2000, now makes it legal … Continued
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July 17, 2015

Senator Offers New Way on Budgeting

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) is offering a plan to consolidate the State’s two-budget system, while protecting education and capping out of control spending.  At a press conference on Tuesday, Bussman, a doctor, said it is time for State government to stop putting a band-aid on its financial … Continued
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July 16, 2015