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Strange and Shelby vote for Pruitt to head EPA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 17, 2017, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt (R) was confirmed by the Senate as the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). US Senators Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and Luther Strange (R-Alabama) both voted for Pruitt. Senator Shelby said, “Throughout the past eight years, the EPA became … Continued
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February 20, 2017

Senate passes bill to crack down on Medicaid fraud

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate passed a bill Tuesday intended to crack down on Medicaid fraud and reduce the burden on Alabama taxpayers. The legislation, Senate Bill 85, sponsored by Sen. Trip Pittman was included on the Senate Republican Caucus’ priority list. It strengthens penalties against those who knowingly commit … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Steve Marshall is Alabama’s new Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 10, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley appointed Steve Marshall as Attorney General. Many of Alabama’s leaders congratulated the former Marshall County District Attorney. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement: “The Alabama Republican Party congratulates Steve Marshall on his appointment to the office of Alabama … Continued
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February 14, 2017
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There’s a new Sheriff in town

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the hidebound thinking of Montgomery’s political class, any appointment made by Gov. Robert Bentley is suspect, at best, most likely double-dealing. However, despite the initial unease with the appointment of Steve Marshall as Attorney General, there seems to be hope that he is the man for the job. … Continued
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February 14, 2017
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The old AG has done the new AG no favors

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Steve Marshall might be a fine man. He might be all of the things that his friends and his co-workers said he is during Marshall’s swearing-in ceremony as Alabama’s new Attorney General. He might be. But right now, most of the State and half of the big-time players around … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Bentley appoints Marshall County DA as new Attorney General

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley has appointed Marshall County District Attorney Steve Marshall as the next attorney general of Alabama, according to the Governor’s Office Friday. “It is a great honor to be named Attorney General, and I am thankful to Governor Bentley for the opportunity to serve the people … Continued
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February 10, 2017
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Did you not learn anything from Siegelman?

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter I’ve never hit the backspace key as many times when writing a column as I did while starting this one. Anybody who knows me can testify that I’m never at a loss for words. Ever. I hardly shut up. Opinions? I have one on every topic ranging from health … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Luther says it was a bittersweet decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, new US Senator Luther Strange (R) accepted Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment to be the first new Senator from Alabama since 1997. Senator Strange said, “I am greatly honored and humbled to accept the appointment to Alabama’s Senate seat, vacated by Senator Jeff Sessions. Senator … Continued
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February 10, 2017