Former Gov. Robert Bentley calls for Medicaid expansion
Bentley said expanding Medicaid is not a political decision to be made, and is critical to saving lives.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley
Spencer Collier lawsuit against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley settled
Former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier has settled his lawsuit against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Bentley’s alleged mistress Rebekah Mason and the former head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Stan Stabler and others. The lawsuit alleged wrongful termination and defamation after Collier was dismissed from his position with the ALEA. Collier … Continued
Governor Ivey replaces office formerly headed by Jon Mason
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Governor Kay Ivey signed an Executive Order that would replace the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Volunteer Service on Thursday. Ivey’s new Executive Order establishes the Office of Volunteer Services within the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The new office will replace the Office of Faith-Based and … Continued
Senator Dial’s Joint Legislative Committee sends report to the State Bar Association
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter An internal Alabama State Department of Education report will now head to the Alabama State Bar Association following a Joint Legislative Committee meeting. The committee, headed by State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery), met Tuesday to review new materials in a report by ALSDE Attorney Michael … Continued
State Representative Ed Henry: Luther Strange is a “snake in the grass”
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Ed Henry (R- Hartselle) once again affirmed his opposition to US Senator Luther Strange on the State House steps on Thursday amid a new political attack ad against Strange’s opponent US Representative Mo Brooks. Henry called Strange a “snake in the grass” and said he was opportunistically … Continued
Joint Legislative Committee will continue investigation into the Alabama State Department of Education
By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) said on Friday that the Joint Legislative Committee will continue to pursue an investigation regarding the state superintendent hiring process last year. “We will likely recall some of the same people who have already testified and ask for explanations of differences in their testimony … Continued
Perry Hooper Jr. will not run for Senate, endorses Luther Strange
Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr. announced Wednesday that he would not seek the US Senate seat left vacant by Jeff Sessions after his appointment to Attorney General by President Trump. “After a lot of prayer and thoughtful consideration, Judy (Hooper’s wife) and I have made a very difficult decision: … Continued
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
APR’s Top Stories of 2016
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It is sometimes hard to find material for a top-stories-of-the-year piece. That is not the case for 2016. If anything, trimming this one down to just 10 – by way of carefully including a number of stories inside broad categories – was the trouble. It was no easy task, … Continued
Byard to Senate, Bentley’s attorney to AG?
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter As candidates continue to jockey for position in the race to land the soon-to-be-vacated US Senate seat currently held by US Attorney General-nominee Jeff Sessions, the temporary appointment looks more and more like a done deal. On Monday, APR’s Bill Britt reported that several insiders told him that current … Continued