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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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House Now Moves To Save Riley SGO

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the House will take up the bill that will expand the Alabama Accountability Act to save one particular Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) sponsored SB71, which would not only expand the cap of donations under AAA from $25 million to $30 … Continued
April 14, 2015

GED Numbers Fall By 90 Percent As Costs More Than Double

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— In 2014, Alabama instituted a new high school equivalency test. Since its implementation the number of Alabamians passing the test dropped by 90 percent. In 2013, the number of individuals passing the GED test in Alabama was 10,560, in 2014, that number fell to 1009. The number of … Continued
April 13, 2015

Government Efficiency, The Lie About No-Bid Contracts (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Efficiency” is the latest rationale given for eliminating the State’s decade’s-old bid laws for public works projects. We are constantly reminded by every member of the State’s Republican leadership within ear shot of a microphone, that they are making the government more efficient. But, efficiency is more a … Continued
April 13, 2015

Hubbard’s Plot: Opinion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  In politics, most often a coincidence is just a plan that you have yet to figure out. Around six week ago, a systematic attack was launched against Governor Robert Bentley. Why? To weaken his popularity before the October trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. On internet news blogs, radio talk shows, … Continued
April 9, 2015

New Bill Would Remove Bid Law for Public Works Projects

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A new bill making its way though the State House would overturn the State’s longstanding law requiring bids on public works projects. Under the new law, most schools, municipal building and even college stadiums would not require that companies propose bids to receive taxpayer funded projects. “This new law … Continued
April 8, 2015

Bronner Blasts API Study

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Alabama Policy Institute (API), an Alabama-based think tank, released a study claiming the “state is set to spend nearly $1 billion on public pension costs this year alone.” The study authored by James Barth and John Jahera of Auburn University, says that it recommends three structural reforms … Continued
April 8, 2015

Judge Rejects Defense Attempt to Turn Hubbard Hearing into Media Circus

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker, III dealt a subtle blow to the defense in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony case. Late on that previous Monday, Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark White issued subpoenas for Governor Robert Bentley and Acting Attorney General W. Van Davis, who … Continued
April 7, 2015

Bill Would Stop Prohibitive Fees on Life-Giving Home Healthcare

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Imagine it’s the middle of the night. A call goes out that a homebound, 75 year-old woman, living in a rural county is in desperate need of oxygen. Her doctor says she can’t live without it, her insurance will pay for it and the medical equipment provider will deliver … Continued
April 7, 2015

Stutts Blames Media “Firestorm,” Says Cosponsors Knew About “Rose” Connection (They Say Differently)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The newly minted State Senator and OB/GYN who tried to overturn a law related to the death of one of his patients is not giving up the fight, according to close associates. Sen. Dr. Larry Stutts (R- Sheffied) said recently that he “technically had decided to not move the … Continued
April 6, 2015

Vote Bentley!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been pummeled by fellow conservatives and even the liberal leaning media. Most of the attacks from the right are steeped in an ideology so ridged it threatens reason. While those from the … Continued
April 6, 2015