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New ALEA Affidavit Shows Bell/Coleman Contacted Law Enforcement

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, the Prosecution filed a supplement to Hubbard’s Renewed Motion to Dismiss, attaching one more affidavit. The affidavit is the testimony of the Chief of Staff for Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), John Taylor, Exhibit A. SEE SUPPLEMENT In the affidavit, Taylor says that he was contacted by … Continued
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February 17, 2016

Sen. Williams Attacks Media Over Reporting Law Enforcement Probe

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Republican State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) issued a scathing press release blaming this publication for his being under investigation by State law enforcement, saying “Britt has attacked my law firm and its clients and insinuated I have used my position as a senator for private gain.” His press … Continued
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January 13, 2016

Letter Exchange Seems to Clear Opening for VictoryLand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A letter exchange between Gov. Robert Bentley, Macon County District Attorney E. Paul Jones, and Sheriff Andre’ Brunson seems to clear a path for the reopening of VictoryLand. It also serves as an assurance to those companies supplying bingo machines, that the State will not confiscate them as in … Continued
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December 14, 2015

Bentley Says that USDOT Discrimination Investigation is an Attempt to Politicize a Resolved Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 9, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday issued a statement dismissing the US Department of Transportation’s announcement of an investigation into the closure of Alabama Driver License Offices as, “An ongoing attempt to politicize a resolved issue” and accused President Obama and former Secretary of State … Continued
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December 11, 2015

Common Cause Urges Repeal of State’s Voter ID Law

By Nicholas Andrews  Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Common Cause, a non partisan grassroots organization headquartered in Washington D.C., has issued a proclamation to Governor Robert Bentley addressing his administration’s decision to deny Alabamians access to essential state services. In the wake of the closing of 31 ALEA state driver license offices Common Cause is urging the … Continued
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October 22, 2015

Governor Bentley Orders ALEA to Reopen Rural Driver’s License Offices One Day a Month

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, October 16, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) issued a statement announcing that ALEA’s closed rural driver’s license offices in rural counties would be reopened for driver’s license exams one day a month. Gov. Bentley said in a statement, “After careful consideration of options regarding the closure of 31 … Continued
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October 21, 2015

Rep. Melton Refuses Governor’s Demands

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 13, Rep. Darrio Melton (D-Selma) responded to Governor Bentley’s proposal to reopen rural DMV offices: “Today, Governor Bentley offered a plan to re-open DMV offices across the State, but with a huge catch: rural and Black legislators must commit to vote for “permanent revenue,” which means … Continued
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October 15, 2015

Five State Parks to Close on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 15, the Alabama Parks System will close five of its parks.  Bladon Springs, Chickasaw, Paul Grist, Roland Cooper and Florala will all close in order to save the troubled parks system money.  The closings, which disproportionately affect the Black Belt Counties, have been criticized because the … Continued
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October 12, 2015