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Only four rogues in Robinson case?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District, Jay Town, four lone actors allegedly conspired to stop the EPA’s efforts to declare a portion of North Birmingham an EPA Superfund Site. Town asserts that only Joel Iverson Gilbert, Steven George McKinney, David Lynn Roberson and then Democrat State … Continued
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October 5, 2017

Is a former ALEA executive running afoul of revolving door statute?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, the Alabama First Responders Wireless Commission voted to recommend that Alabama opt-in to a first responders’ wireless network provided by AT&T. But there may be a problem. AT&T’s man on the ground in Alabama is the former executive director of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Former ALEA Executive … Continued
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October 5, 2017

The ADC Convention is Oct. 13 and 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  The 2017 Alabama Democratic Conference convention will be held on Oct. 13 and 14 in Hoover at the Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel at the Galleria. “Conceding red outvoted blue two-to-one in their respective U.S. Senate primaries in August, the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) convenes October 13-14th at the Hyatt Wynfrey … Continued
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October 5, 2017

Arrangements for Rep. Jim Patterson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The final arrangements for state Rep. Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, were announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Meridianville First Baptist Church in Meridianville, Alabama. A Celebration of Life will follow on Friday at 2 p.m. at Hazel Green … Continued
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October 5, 2017

For Democratic candidate Doug Jones, big turnout with former Vice President Joe Biden could bolster campaign

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The atmosphere was reminiscent of years now past when Democratic candidates in Alabama could draw big crowds and national attention. That time could be back again, or at least that’s what the Democrats hope. Doug Jones, the former U.S. attorney turned Senate candidate who looks to upset firebrand GOP … Continued
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October 4, 2017
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The First Amendment lives

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Close to twelve hundred people filled Troy University’s Davis Theatre to watch the Montgomery premiere of Atticus v. The Architect last Sunday. The Alabama Political Reporter and The Voice of Alabama Politics sponsored the event because it was banned by the Capri Theater due to pressure from Leura Canary … Continued
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October 4, 2017

Ross officially signs at ASU; Knight confirms Senate run

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Quinton Ross, D-Montgomery, is officially Alabama State University’s president, and state Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, is officially running for Ross’s vacated Senate seat. Ross, who has served in the Alabama Senate for the past 15 years was named ASU’s 15th president two weeks ago and the university’s … Continued
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October 3, 2017

BCA home sold to Association of County Commissions’ fund

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Located at 2 North Jackson St. in Montgomery, The Business Center of Alabama is home to the Business Council of Alabama, which figuratively and literally enjoys a commanding view of the Alabama State House. Given the swagger with which BCA Chairman Billy Canary comports himself, it would be easy … Continued
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October 3, 2017