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Susan Britt

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

Was Ace.gov a Serious Endeavor?

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It appears there are many broken “links” when researching ace.gov. As we reported yesterday, the URL is not that of the organization, but that of what appears to be a development website for Rebecca Ann Caldwell Mason on Square Space, a one-stop shop for building and hosting websites. Another … Continued
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May 19, 2016
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Dianne Bentley: Strength and Grace Through a Storm

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama still has jewels in her crown, and one of them is named Dianne Bentley. While the rest of the State is embroiled in intrigue and scandal, she still holds her head high, and continues the work she committed to when she accepted the position of First Lady. And … Continued
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May 17, 2016

Ace.gov or Mason.gov?

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley’s Alabama Council for Excellent Government’s website seems to have fallen into neglect. However, cruising around the site brought up several questions. A.k.a. “The Girlfriend Fund,” Ace.gov has come under much scrutiny in recent months. Sources say that while the Governor’s Campaign coffers started running low on … Continued
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May 17, 2016

Governor Signs Leni’s Law

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, Governor Robert Bentley signed HB61, known as Leni’s Law, which will go into effect on June 1. Leni’s Law decriminalizes the possession of medical marijuana oil. The law was named after a 4-year-old girl suffering with severe epilepsy, whose parents were forced to move to Oregon so they … Continued
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May 5, 2016

Masons Update Ethics Forms

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jon and Rebekah Caldwell Mason have updated their Ethics filings to, what appears to be, a more accurate view of their household income, and their involvement in the business world. Statements of Economic Interest (SEI) are filed by State employees annually, and made public. These ethics forms are designed … Continued
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April 28, 2016

Hubbard Defense Files For Continuance Again

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Friday, Bill Baxley, lead defense attorney for Mike Hubbard, filed another motion for continuance, this time to move the trial date to August. The motion states, that they were not prepared for the June 16 date set by Judge Jacob Walker, III, on March 29. The Defense’s motion … Continued
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April 27, 2016

The Masons Still Have Ethics Filing Omissions

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Although Jon Mason, employee of ServeAL.gov and owner of JRM Communications, amended his Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) forms for 2011 through 2013 last week, he failed to amend his 2014 filing. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, former senior advisor to Governor Robert Bentley and owner of RCM Communications, has yet … Continued
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April 19, 2016