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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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Big and Bigger Contracts Reviewed

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In February, the State’s Contract Review Board approved some high-dollar items for friends of former Gov. Bob Riley and other big-time insiders. The State continues to approve spending measures, ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to almost two hundred million dollars, while resisting any suggestions of tax increase. … Continued
February 24, 2015

Senate Democrats Discuss Legislative Issues

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, State Senate Democrats met to discuss some of the many issues facing the legislature including, Medicaid expansion, charter schools and the Governor’s yet to be revealed tax proposal. Gov. Bentley says that the State is facing a budget shortfall of $700 million, the Democratic Senators say that one … Continued
February 24, 2015

Hubbard’s Alternative Theory

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has put forward a number of alternative theories as to why he was indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of public corruption; none of which included the possibility that he may have actually committed these crimes. Like a good criminal … Continued
February 23, 2015

Kennedy Out But His Words Ring True

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter According to a Facebook post by Veronica Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Joey Kennedy has been fired from the Alabama Media Group. “For those of you who haven’t heard: My husband, Joey Kennedy, was fired by Alabama Media Group on Thursday for being ‘too personally involved’ in covering his … Continued
February 23, 2015

Leaked Email Reveals Charter School Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In an email to the House Republicans, Speaker Mike Hubbard has revealed the outline of the Charter School plan for the 2015 Legislative session, noting, “This legislation will be a priority for us.” (See draft bill here.) Known as the the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, the bill … Continued
February 20, 2015

Delicate Flowers Threatened By Governor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday on AM Radio, Rep. Ed Henry (R-Decatur) recounted how Gov. Robert Bentley threatened him and other Republican House members, who might oppose his new tax plan. These are not delicate flowers who are feigning indignation that Bentley would actually exercise the same power as every Governor before him. … Continued
February 19, 2015

The Wages of Fear and Silent Consent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last several months, nationwide scandal has forced several politicos to resign from office. The list stretches from South Carolina to Oregon. But, here in Alabama, the Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, with 23 felony counts of public corruption hanging over his head, stands proudly defiant. Is … Continued
February 18, 2015

News Reports Say Love Dropped by Apple, Inc.

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to the Washington Blade, technology giant Apple, Inc., has terminated it lobbying contract with former State Representative Jay Love, over his history of disparaging same-sex marriage. In the past, Love has spoken out decisively against same-sex marriage. He even sponsored a House Resolution in 2009, honoring then-Miss California, … Continued
February 18, 2015

Only 12 Pre-Filed Bills In House

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Little in the way of pre-filed bills have been recorded on ALISON so far this year. With just eleven days before the start of the 2015 legislative session, only 12 bills have been filed in the House. This is unusual for a body that has been known to pre-file … Continued
February 17, 2015

Why Did Reagan Retain Baxley/Riley In The Fall of 2013?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Court records reveal that former Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan engaged the representation of attorney Bill Baxley some time in the fall of 2013.  Records also show that Reagan was represented by attorney Rob Riley, son of former Gov. Bob Riley. While representing Reagan, Baxley also served … Continued
February 16, 2015