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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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Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to benefit the few

Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to favor a small ruling class. It was not written to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, as was the U.S. Constitution. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution is … Continued
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October 22, 2019

Alarms raised over county registrars

In a time when election security is a topic of hot debate, state policymakers need to carefully examine the role of country registrars according to those who work inside the elections apparatus. Alarms raised by those who work in voter registration are not over fears of a broad cyberattack leading to a fraudulent election, but … Continued
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October 21, 2019

King releases contributions for the last 19 days

Republican candidate for Congressional District 2, Troy King, announces that his campaign raised over $100,000 in just 19 days. “I am continually humbled by the support I am receiving from all across District 2,” said former state’s Attorney General King. “I attribute our success to the fact that many who live there have known and … Continued
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October 14, 2019

Farmers Federation endorsement adds to concerns in Alabama senate race

Surprise, dismay and even anger followed last month’s announcement that the Alabama Farmers Federation’s political action committee, FarmPAC, was throwing its weight behind Tommy Tuberville’s election-bid to become the next U.S. Senator from Alabama. Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Trump, Tuberville and Cavanaugh ALFA’s move to back Tuberville, a political novice who once coached Auburn University’s … Continued
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October 14, 2019

Sen. Cam Ward announces bid for Alabama Supreme Court

Earlier today, State Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Associate Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court in Place 1. That seat is currently held by Greg Shaw. Ward, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and President of the Alabama Law Institute, is the leading … Continued
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October 7, 2019

Woman charged in voter fraud appointed to board of registrars

A woman who pleaded guilty surrounding a voter fraud investigation was recently appointed to Hale County Board of Registrars by Ivey administration. Rosie Lyles, in 2007, was charged with felony voter fraud in Hale County but was allowed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor. Lyles, along with Valada Paige Banks, was indicted in August 2007 … Continued
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October 1, 2019

Impeachment: A brief understanding

Editor’s note: The House has opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. This brief consideration of the impeachment process is not intended to express an opinion on those proceedings; instead, it aims to better understand the process amidst the din and confusion surrounding the current process. The impeachment process is the mechanism the … Continued
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September 30, 2019
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Time to make the “make-me state” do something on prisons

It is evident that Gov. Kay Ivey is determined to build three new men’s correctional facilities. Ivey’s move is not without controversy, but after decades of half-measures and inaction, her administration is facing the problem head-on. And that alone is a first for Alabama. When Alabama’s state prisons were built, they served two primary purposes; … Continued
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September 18, 2019

Serious questions remain over ACHE funding methodology for colleges and universities

Strident dissension erupted during the 2019 Legislative Session when it was discovered that a new methodology adopted by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) led to Auburn University being short-changed in the budgeting process. ACHE Executive Director Dr. Jim Purcell who holds a doctorate from the University of Alabama tried to explain away why … Continued
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September 12, 2019