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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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Bentley Two-Thirds Misdirection on Gaming Vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the Special Session called for July 13, Gov. Robert Bentley employed, what magicians call, misdirection when he referred to votes needed to pass gambling legislation. In Bentley’s proclamation he, “expressly excluded… gambling or games of chance commonly played at casinos or gambling facilities.” He further states that a … Continued
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July 11, 2015

Senate Will Convene July 13, Recess until August 3

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a press release July 9, at 2:08 pm, Governor Robert Bentley announced the Special Session to address the General Fund Budget would begin on Monday, July 13. In a move that caught legislators and leadership by surprise, rumors swirled as to why Bentley would make the call … Continued
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July 9, 2015

Change of Venue Not Possible

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many questions are routinely asked about the impending trial of Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), who has been indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption. One question that has recently entered the public conversation is, can the State expect a fair trial in Hubbard’s home … Continued
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July 9, 2015

Political Corruption and Asymmetric Information: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “Public corruption poses a fundamental threat to our national security and way of life. It impacts everything from how well our borders are secured and our neighborhoods protected…to verdicts handed down in courts…to the quality of our roads, schools, and other … Continued
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July 8, 2015

Congressional Report Shows Slow to Negligible Growth in Alabama

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In 2010, Rep. Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) and his fellow ALGOP candidates, ran on jobs, fiscal responsibility, and putting an end to business as usual in Montgomery.  An Economic Snapshot report released this month by the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress finds, Alabama falling behind in economic growth. (See … Continued
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July 7, 2015

Questions Remain About $250 Million “Advance”

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In full page newspaper advertisements  across the State, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have said they have a “solution that is right for Alabama,” to solve our current fiscal shortfall. It is believed that over the next 45 days, the Tribe will spend around $4.5 million … Continued
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July 6, 2015

Brewbaker Against Gambling Expansion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the debate over gambling heats up, one State Senator says he is dead-set against it. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has proposed a Constitutional Amendment that would allow casino-style gambling at seven locations in the State. “I just can’t bring myself to vote for it, and I … Continued
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July 2, 2015

Veteran Lobbyist Sues AEA

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Education Association is being sued by a former lobbyist for breech of contract and wrongful termination. Veteran political operative Sharon Wheeler is suing the AEA for $170,000 for failing to honor its agreement for her services as an external affairs specialist. Wheeler, like others, received a … Continued
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July 1, 2015

Dye Sends Letter to Legislators Argues Passage of Lottery, Gaming

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legendary Auburn coach Pat Dye, has written a letter to the Alabama Legislature explaining his support for a plan to create a State lottery and regulated gaming: “Alabama is my home,” Dye wrote. “I have loved Alabama since Coach Bryant gave me my first coaching job in 1965. … Continued
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June 30, 2015