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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

Hubbard Plan Will Raise Taxes, Give Poarch Creek Tribe Monopoly (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a stunning move of political one-upsmanship, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard announced that the House Republican Caucus has agreed to an alternative plan, just minutes after Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh released his omnibus gaming bill. Hubbard’s plan to raise taxes and raid the Education … Continued
May 6, 2015

Brewbaker Says Passing Budget Should Be Priority

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“It is time we put everything aside and do our constitutional job and, that is, pass a budget,” said Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) in a recent interview with the Alabama Political Reporter. Brewbaker says he believes senators should refuse to vote on a BIR for any bill until they … Continued
May 6, 2015

What Really Happened at Hubbard’s Hearing on Thursday?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Very few media outlets attended Speaker Mike Hubbard’s motions hearing on Thursday, because it was believed to be a closed hearing. It was not. That being said, what did occur would be very difficult for a layman to follow, unless of course, one had Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark … Continued
May 5, 2015

Bentley Bows to “Obentley” Bashing Blogger

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a statewide email blast, Yellowhammer News announced, “Gov. Robert Bentley will join us this year for our inaugural Yellowhammer Power of Service event.” (Changed from Power and Influence)  Over the last month, Yellowhammer News has bashed Gov. Bentley by calling him a Democrat, a liberal and even giving … Continued
May 5, 2015

Tobacco Tax On Fast-Track

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On the same day Speaker Mike Hubbard was attending a motions hearing in his felony corruption case, a bill to increase tobacco taxes was dropped in the House. On April 30, Rep. Patricia Todd introduced legislation to increase State tax on tobacco products.  The bill is being fast-tracked and … Continued
May 5, 2015

Political, Personal Interests Will Likely Decide Gaming Fate (But Should It?)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The future of gaming in Alabama will be a battle between competing businesses, personal and religious interests. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has proposed legislation that would allow competition for gaming revenues between the Birmingham Racecourse, VictoryLand, Greenetrack, and locations owned by the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI). … Continued
May 4, 2015

World Press Freedom Day: Little to Celebrate in the Heart of Dixie (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Sunday was World Press Freedom Day, a time to “celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on [its] independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their … Continued
May 4, 2015

Marsh Releases Omnibus Gaming Bill, with Opposition on Fifth Floor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released a copy of his omnibus gaming bill, which would authorize gaming at certain locations throughout the State. (See bill here.) There are many obstacles to Marsh’s plan, but the greatest is coming from Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), … Continued
May 1, 2015

Flat Tax Boom for Rich, Bust for Poor, According to Report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The idea of a flat tax is being championed by Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) and other senators as a measure to simplify the tax code and make the State more competitive without increasing the tax burden on the State’s working class.  However, Carol Gundlach, policy analyst at Alabama Arise … Continued
April 30, 2015

Tax Sin or Tax Me: Is that the Question? (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is expected to introduce a bill this week, that will offer the voters of Alabama an opportunity to decide on a lottery and the future of gaming in our State.  Governor Bentley has been barnstorming the State, alerting voters on the … Continued
April 29, 2015