Alabama politics

Inside the Statehouse: Alabama vs. Auburn game

The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game. Folks, this is Alabama/Auburn week in Alabama. The Alabama vs. Auburn annual event is one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides … Continued

Steve Flowers

November 21, 2018

Prosecutor Matt Hart has been fired by Steve Marshall

The most feared man in Alabama politics has been fired. Alabama prosecutor Matt Hart, who until Monday headed up the special prosecutions unit at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, was unceremoniously fired by AG Steve Marshall. A brief statement from Marshall’s office said Hart resigned and refused to comment otherwise. However, a source told APR … Continued

Josh Moon

November 19, 2018

Opinion

Some politicos learn lessons the hard way

For some untold reason or some would say ungodly reason, I have always been enthralled and involved in politics. As a boy growing up in Troy, I was tutored and trained in the rules and rituals of Alabama politics by two masters of my county’s political history. The Probate Judge and State Representative were my … Continued

Steve Flowers

October 3, 2018

Opinion

Ivey claims she’s strengthened ethics laws. She’s done the opposite.

There’s a trick that’s often used in Alabama politics — one that Kay Ivey seems to know well. This trick comes in many different forms, and is disguised under many different names, but it is always essentially the same. It’s pretending to do something while in reality doing nothing. While that basically sums up Ivey’s … Continued

Josh Moon

July 26, 2018

Opinion

Inside the Statehouse: Low voter turnout expected for primary

We are less than four weeks away from our June 5th primary. Those of us who follow Alabama politics have pointed to this year as being a very entertaining and interesting gubernatorial year. However, last year’s resignation by former Governor, Robert Bentley and the ascension of Kay Ivey from Lt. Governor to the Governor’s office … Continued

Steve Flowers

May 9, 2018

Opinion

The plot to kick a GOP school board candidate off the ballot

Larry Lee is no stranger to Alabama politics, especially in education circles. For going 50 years or so now, Lee has been involved in state government — a member of the Alabama Republican Party — and writes a popular education blog. He’s been a thorn in the side of many elected officials, and the voice … Continued

Josh Moon

May 7, 2018

Opinion

Court of Criminal Appeals continues its failure to rule in Hubbard case

With the indictment, conviction and sentencing of former Republican Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, there was an expectation of change. But because the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has failed to rule on Hubbard’s case, the once-hoped-for new dawn in Alabama politics is on hold. For 11 months, the appeals court has been in … Continued

Bill Britt

April 12, 2018

Opinion

HB317: A measure of just how stupid our government is

The most depressing thing about Alabama politics these days is just how stupid our scams are. I think that’s a sign of a good, healthy government: the more well-planned and well-executed your scams, the better overall government you have. Because smart scams require smart people to carry them out. So, if nothing else, at least … Continued

Josh Moon

March 22, 2018

Opinion

Landslide Luther?

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers In Alabama politics many times appointments to political offices filled by an acting governor have an adverse effect on that appointee if and when they seek election to that office for a full term. Every time George Wallace appointed someone to a political post, even in the prime of … Continued

Steve Flowers

June 28, 2017

Opinion

A disquisition on greed in politics, an introduction with Mr. Blue Suit

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter “I have no doubt from what I daily see that our whole system is rapidly becoming a mere money-making concern to those who have the control of it.” US Senator Calhoun, (Circa 1848) The Big 4 meet Mr. Blue Suit The State of YullaMama is located in the southern … Continued

Samuel McLure

May 23, 2017