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Susan Britt is APR's associate editor. You can reach her at [email protected].

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Ethics Commissioner James Sumner to Retire October 1

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, after 37 years of public service, Alabama Ethics Commission director Jim Sumner announced in a letter to the commission members that he would retire, effective October 1. In the letter, Sumner stated, “My primary goal in my service here has been to make a difference in the ethical … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Trial Date Set for Rep. Barry Moore

by Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Wednesday, Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker set a trial date of September 15 at 8:30 a.m. for indicted lawmaker Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise. Moore was indicted on two counts of perjury and two counts of false statements to the Lee County Grand Jury. The charges came from answers … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Limestone County Commission Chairman Receives Thousands in Mystery Contributions

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter ATHENS— Campaign finance reports show Limestone County Commission Chairman Stanley Menefee received more than $6,700 in “non-itemized” cash contributions in his most recent reporting. The Alabama Fair Campaigns and Practices Act (FCPA) requires all contributions from a single source that exceed $100 to be itemized and reported. Menefee had … Continued
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May 9, 2014

Hubbard, Hammon and Love May Face IRS Problem

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter  See full 990 here. MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the 990s filed with the IRS from the Alabama House Republican Conference, Inc., were made public by the Center for Public Integrity revealing the foundation’s donors. The Center’s story focuses on the report showing that the AHRC received a $5,000 from the AEA in … Continued
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March 13, 2014

SB11 Gives Legislative Council Ultimate Control of State House

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—SB11, referred to as one of “the consolidation bills,” is an exhaustive re-organization of the legislative services pertaining to the State House by amending multiple sections of the Code of Alabama 1975. The bill is a mere 45 pages, but contains some substantial shifts in responsibilities and powers. It … Continued
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March 4, 2014

Open Meetings Act Passes Out of Committee

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Open Meetings Act SB191, out of committee. A substitute was passed, including some language that was of concern to the Alabama Press Association (APA). This bill, if passed, will reverse that rulings by the Alabama Supreme Court last year from 2012 … Continued
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February 13, 2014

LRS Delays Bill Infuriating Bedford

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) went to the podium empty handed when his bill was called by the Lt. Governor. Bedford expressed his anger for the Legislative Reference Service for failing to have a substitute ready in time for discussion on the Floor of the Senate. Before the … Continued
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January 17, 2014

Brewbaker Addresses Republican Lunch Club

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Tuesday, at the Farmers’ Market Cafe, Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) addressed a packed room at the meeting of the Downtown River Region Republican Lunch Club. His primary topic involved the 2013 Legislative Session, more specifically education. He said that the republicans had made great progress in education in the … Continued
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May 29, 2013

Governor Announces New BP Money Available for Alabama’s Coast

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday, in a press conference, Governor Robert Bentley announced additional funds that have been negotiated with BP to help restore Alabama’s Gulf Coast. “It is important to point out that this funding we are announcing today was negotiated separately from the state’s lawsuit against BP which is currently … Continued
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May 2, 2013