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Appeals Court Rules Against AG in Lowell Barron Case

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Yesterday, a three judge panel of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals ruled against Attorney General Luther Strange on his appeal of several rulings made by DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Randall Cole, in relation to the campaign finance violations case against former Alabama Senate Pro Tem … Continued
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June 10, 2014

Mike Hubbard’s “Liberal Special Interests”

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter AUBURN – This primary election cycle, the race for the House District 79 GOP nomination was an especially contentious one. In it, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was challenged by Auburn businessman Sandy Toomer in an election which saw one of the largest campaign spending totals of any primary … Continued
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June 10, 2014

Breaking from Bentley: Griffith Sings Clouse’s Praises on The V

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – On this week’s episode of the Alabama Political Reporter’s, The V: The Voice of Alabama Politics, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Parker Griffith spoke to host Bill Britt about GOP House Budget Chairman Steve Clouse’s recent flip-flop on Medicaid expansion. “Steve Clouse is not only a dedicated, patriotic American,” … Continued
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June 6, 2014

Incumbent Senator Ousted by Rep. Jim McClendon

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Alabama Senator Jerry Fielding was made a lame duck this week, losing by a landslide to Representative Jim McClendon of Sylacauga. Fielding, who was elected in 2010 as a Democrat and switched to the GOP in 2012, was in headlines this legislative session when he suggested he … Continued
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June 5, 2014

BREAKING: 2014 Primary Election Results

MONTGOMERY — As results come in and we are able to crunch the numbers, our team at Alabama Political Reporter will post below races which we feel comfortable calling for a particular candidate. Only confirmed nominees who have won their respective primary will be listed. Governor – Robert Bentley (R) US House 3rd District – … Continued
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June 4, 2014

US Supreme Court May Overturn Today’s Elections Next Term

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday the US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the redistricting of electoral districts by the Alabama Legislature in response to 200 census results. The redistricting, which occurred under the direction of Republicans, has been upheld in lower courts, facing challenges based on charges … Continued
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June 3, 2014

Races to Watch in Tomorrow’s Primary Election Cycle

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Tomorrow morning, polls will open across Alabama for the 2014 primary elections. From the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast, more than a few races will be highly competitive, with upwards of a million dollars being spent in some of the top-ticket primaries. Below is a list of some … Continued
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June 2, 2014

AG Seeking Stay of Judge’s Accountability Act Ruling

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Attorney General’s Office is seeking a stay of Circuit Court Judge Eugene Reese’s recent decision ruling the Alabama Accountability Act unconstitutional. The Accountability Act allowed parents to receive tax credits for private school tuition. While the bill was originally geared toward students in “failing” school … Continued
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June 2, 2014

Accountability Act Ruled Unconstitutional

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Accountability Act has now been overturned by a Montgomery Circuit Court judge. On early Wednesday, May 28, Circuit Court Judge Gene Reese threw out the law, deciding it violated a provision of the State constitution requiring that each piece of legislation cover only one content topic. … Continued
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May 28, 2014