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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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Prevaricators fool Senate lawmakers again

In a stunningly shrewd move orchestrated by attorneys and lobbyists representing a tiny group of shadowy special interest lawmakers, on Tuesday, eliminated the part-time provision that plagued the so-called economic development HB317. But in doing so, they also removed specific language that defined a full-time economic development professional — potentially opening a loophole that may be … Continued
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March 28, 2018

Lobbyists offer substitute to economic developer bill HB317

A substitute to controversial economic development House Bill 317 was written over the weekend. Individuals with knowledge of the substitute legislation say it amends some of the most egregious loopholes currently found in HB317, but they are not prepared to say the bill is without a hidden provision that, like its predecessor, would lead to … Continued
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March 26, 2018

Larger than life Alabamian Milton McGregor dies at 78

Milton McGregor peacefully died in his sleep last night in his Montgomery home, according to his office. He was 78. APR will update this breaking story as more information becomes available. The family is asking for privacy during this heartbreaking experience.
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March 25, 2018

HB317: The players

Sometime after 10 a.m. today, the Alabama Senate will take up HB317, a bill to exempt a specific class of individuals from the state’s ethics laws. During a hearing on the bill before the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh told the committee members that the legislation was, … Continued
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March 22, 2018
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Countdown to the end of session: Don’t let the screen door hit you

As the 2018 legislative sessions sprints towards the finish line, it is too early to count the winners and losers accurately. Perhaps it is enough to identify the heroes and villains — or merely recognize survivors. But even those player categories are a bit elusive for now, but they are coming into focus in these … Continued
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March 21, 2018

Gov. Ivey asks Pro Tem Marsh to press forward with controversial bill

Last week, economic development proposal, HB317, was left hanging while Republican Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh met with Gov. Kay Ivey to discuss the bill’s future. Bogged down in controversy, HB317 seeks to create a new class of individuals called economic development professionals who are exempt from state ethics laws. Currently, those who engage … Continued
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March 20, 2018

Sen. Richard Shelby honored with state Senate joint resolution

A Senate Joint Resolution honoring Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby was adopted last week in recognition of his many years of public service. The resolution offers the state’s “highest commendations…to the Honorable Richard Shelby for 50 years of leadership and support of the State of Alabama.” Beginning in 1963, as a city prosecutor in … Continued
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March 20, 2018