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Why does the Ivey Administration continue to mislead the public and press?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In mid-May, the Alabama Political Reporter published an account of how then-Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff tried to cover up her stay in a 2015 Colorado hospital after suffering stroke-like symptoms. Since the report, the Ivey Administration has given several different accounts of the events that occurred … Continued
June 5, 2017

Honesty is the best policy – Duh!

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter A few themes running through the news threads at The Alabama Political Reporter this week underscore one stark reality: Our public officials, elected and otherwise, are not honest with us. OK, the cynic in us knows this already, but it’s worth emphasizing again. First, APR’s Josh Moon pointed out … Continued
May 24, 2017

Gov. Ivey refuses to answer our questions about her health

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At a bill signing ceremony on Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey told reporters, “My health is fine. I’ve never felt better,” adding: “What’s the old saying? There’s never a step too high for a high stepper.” Despite the hyperbole, it’s good to know the Governor is feeling good. Here at … Continued
May 22, 2017

$845 million prison construction bill dead for Session, sponsor says

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The plan to build four new “mega” prisons at a cost of up to $845 million is dead for this Legislative Session, the bill’s sponsor confirmed to the Alabama Political Reporter. With the Legislative Session hastening to an end and only a few meaningful hours left to … Continued
May 18, 2017

Ivey’s Chief of Staff hid hospitalization after stroke-like symptoms

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In April 2015, then Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey was admitted to a hospital in Colorado due to a series of stroke-like attacks, according to two high-ranking former government officials. Ivey had flown to the Aerospace State Association Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs that year. She was accompanied by … Continued
May 17, 2017

Fake news, a frivolous lawsuit, and the Ivey Administration’s unknown unknowns

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Governor Kay Ivey’s “chief” legal counsel Bryan Taylor took to social media to explain to his followers how to spot a fake news account. He also conducted a Twitter poll that asked if people believed Yellowhammer News, AL Today, or The Alabama Political Reporter were credible news sources. … Continued
May 16, 2017

Alabama voters need to prove they want change

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Prove it. That should be the State motto for the US Senate Special Election and the upcoming midterm election in 2018. For the voters. Not the candidates. It’s time to prove that you mean what you say. Or for you all to just shut up and accept that you’re … Continued
May 16, 2017

Politics continue to overrule ethics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The State Legislature begins its four-day sprint to the finish this Tuesday. To-date, 1025 bills were introduced over the 27 days, and still, there is much more to be accomplished. The Legislative leadership hopes to sine die on Friday, ending a drama-filled Session that saw Governor Robert Bentley resign, … Continued
May 15, 2017

Strange’s possible campaign violations referred to Ethics Commission

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On May 2, APR reported that the recently appointed Senator Luther Strange may have committed two major campaign finance violations; this, according to Secretary of State John Merrill. Merrill’s office has handed over its records to the Alabama Ethics Commission for investigation. The Commission it is believed will also … Continued
May 8, 2017