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It is time for Secretary of State John Merrill to resign

"Once again, Merrill’s actions demonstrate that it is not just the affair but the cover-up that lays a man low."
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April 12, 2021

State official looks for desk mentioned in Bentley-Mason tapes

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor Jim Zeigler announced in a release on April 16, that he would search for the infamous “Wanda’s desk,” as he conducts the exit audit for former Governor Robert Bentley. The desk belonged to Bentley Staffer Wanda Kelly who sat in a room right outside of Bentley’s office. According … Continued
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April 17, 2017
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Bentley’s biggest crime: stupidity

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There I was, standing on the sidewalk along Monroe Street in downtown Montgomery, just outside of the nine-story RSA building where the Alabama Ethics Commission holds its regular meetings. I was watching a loading dock where a black SUV – the kind government officials drive – was parked. Montgomery … Continued
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April 6, 2017

Governor, Mason, dark-money group file to dismiss former security officer’s lawsuit

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Lawyers for Gov. Robert Bentley, his former top political aide Rebekah Mason and a pro-Bentley 501(c)(4) dark-money group called the Alabama Council for Excellent Government filed three separate motions on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit against them. Wendall Ray Lewis, the former Head of the Governor’s Security Detail and Chief … Continued
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December 29, 2016
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Thanksgiving Day brings little to be thankful for in State government

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For those who honestly care about the future of our State, there are few bright spots this Thanksgiving. Even as we engage in polite conversation over turkey and dressing or pecan pie, the subject will naturally turn to the state of the State. While, “Who will replace Senator Jeff … Continued
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November 24, 2016

Bentley denies Lewis allegations; calls suit a “Shakedown”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) former chief bodyguard, Ray Lewis, filed a lawsuit claiming among many other things, that the Governor and his former top political advisor Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason have lied about him claiming overtime that was not approved and they have harmed … Continued
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November 24, 2016
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Political Revenge, Schemes, Blowback

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What do a conviction in New Jersey and a Montgomery Special Grand Jury have in common? That is a question worthy of consideration, given recent events surrounding an ongoing investigation that appears to target Governor Robert Bentley and others in his political orbit. The latest indication is that the … Continued
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November 7, 2016