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Governor is Right to Preserve Beach Mansion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The latest faux outrage coming from Montgomery revolves around Governor Robert Bentley’s decision to use around $1.5 million in BP settlement money to refurbish the Governor’s Beach Mansion, which is actually the Governor’s second official residence. Built in 1960 by supporters of then-Governor George Wallace, it has served as … Continued
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December 28, 2015
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Moore Has Found His Horse

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As we look back over the past year’s political events one week stands out. During one week in the middle of 2015, three momentous events occurred. All three came down bang, bang, bang in the week leading up to the fourth of July. First was the landmark decision by … Continued
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December 23, 2015

Republican Party Chair Comments on Racist Remarks

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Three days after State Rep. Alan Harper (R-Northport) made national headlines for racist and xenophobic comments on his Facebook page, State Republican Chair Terry Lathan issued the following statement regarding his comments. “The comments recently made by State Representative Alan Harper on his Facebook page referencing the racial profiles of … Continued
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December 3, 2015

API Says $710 Million Estimate is Likely Low

On Wednesday, December 2 the ‘Alabama Political Reporter’ reported that the Alabama Policy Institute (API) had warned state decision makers that expanding the expensive Alabama Medicaid program would cost tax payers another $710 million over six years. That is in addition to the $1.9 billion a year that the state already spends each year paying … Continued
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December 3, 2015

Democrats Suffers Losses Across America and Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Just two years ago, Democrats across the country were celebrating President Barack H. Obama’s re-election and their ability to pick up seats in the U.S. Senate. Well today, Obama is still the President but the Republicans have crushed their rivals in U.S. Senate races across the country while building … Continued
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November 5, 2014

Governor Bentley Creates Commission to Address Delivery of Services for Veterans

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Governor Robert Bentley signed an Executive Order creating the Alabama Executive Veterans Network (AlaVetNet) to address ways to better provide services for Alabama service members, veterans and their families. Govenor Robert Bentley said, “Alabama is a strong pro-military state, and it is important to help our military members whenever we can. … Continued
December 11, 2013

England addresses Birmingham Young Democrats

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM–Representative Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) addressed the Birmingham Young Democrats Monday night at their June meeting. England spoke about the history of the Alabama Democratic Party, how he got his start in politics and the issues that will come up during the 2014 elections. Most notably, England spoke about the … Continued
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June 19, 2013

Romney picks Ryan as VP, Alabama Leaders React

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Early Saturday morning GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney introduced Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as his VP pick. Republicans from around Alabama have been weighing in on Romney’s choice. “I’m delighted as I know many Alabamians will be at the choice of Congressman Paul Ryan as Gov. Romney’s … Continued
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August 11, 2012