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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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Governing Elite Will Be Honored

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yellowhammer Multimedia announced on Monday, that meteorologist James Spann will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Inaugural Yellowhammer Power & Influence reception being held at the prestigious Birmingham Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. This gala event promises to host a cream of the State’s business and … Continued
April 21, 2015

Agency Says Budget Cuts Threat To Public Safety

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Projected budget cuts in the General Fund will not only pose a threat to public safety, but will also prevent prison reform efforts, according to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The latest budget projections show that Pardons and Paroles can expect an 18 percent reduction in … Continued
April 21, 2015

Rep. Patricia Todd Named State Director for Alabama HRC

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) as been named State Director for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). According to its website, The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. In a press release HRC stated, “Continuing her tremendous work as a lifelong … Continued
April 21, 2015

Alabama Real Estate Commission Hires Bob Riley and Associates’ Lobbyist

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A lobbyist with Bob Riley and Associates has been hired for the Alabama Real Estate Commission, the State agency responsible for licensing real estate agents in Alabama. The hiring of Danny Cooper raised eyebrows when his $150,000 contract was first reported by this publication. It is unclear why the … Continued
April 20, 2015

More Money for Private School Students Suggested

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Under revisions to the Alabama Accountability Act, some private school students will be given a bigger share of the State’s education money. Under current law, the tax credit is equal to the lesser of (1) 80 percent of the average State cost of educating a public K-12 student in … Continued
April 20, 2015

Ball Wants To Limit Investigation Into Lawmakers

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For months it has been rumored that certain lawmakers wanted to pass legislation that would limit the Attorney General’s Office from investigating those in the State legislature. During his testimony on Wednesday, Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison) confirmed that he thought there was a need to pass such legislation.  Ball took … Continued
April 17, 2015

Hubbard Motions Hearing Summary

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  OPELIKA—The Motions Hearing in the Hubbard felony public corruption case left little doubt that although the defense team was swinging for the fences, they never made it to first base. As Hubbard sat in the Lee County courtroom, he was surrounded by an entourage that included his wife, Susan, four … Continued
April 16, 2015

Special Grand Jury Still Empaneled to Investigate Hubbard, Others

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—After months of testimony, millions of pages of documents, and 23 felony indictments retuned against the Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, the Lee County Grand Jury still remains empaneled. In the latest court filings in the lead-up to Hubbard’s criminal trial in October, it was revealed that the Special … Continued
April 15, 2015

Conformity: A Most Dangerous State of Affairs (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Legislators often say they are going to Montgomery to represent their districts. While the intent may be good, the actual reality is much different, under Speaker Mike Hubbard. The House of Representatives has always been a hierarchical body with the Speaker at the pinnacle. Over the years, good … Continued
April 15, 2015

New Court Filings Show Matrix of Overlapping Attorneys May Have Shared Privileged Information

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Motions filed Monday in the felony case against Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard show, that through a complex structure of attorneys, Hubbard and others were able to share information about the inner workings of the Grand Jury investigation that led to his criminal indictments. On Friday, Hubbard’s criminal defense … Continued
April 14, 2015