Beth Chapman Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

The power of incumbency

The power of incumbency is a mighty sword. Just how deep it cuts into this year’s election is yet to be seen.

February 7, 2022

State of the State Cliffs Notes

Here are 392 words in place of thousands.

January 17, 2022

More accessibility to government this session

The Alabama Legislature has created a new website, which launched Jan. 3 for use in the Legislative Session.

January 3, 2022

UAB is sitting on top of the world

We, in Alabama, have long known the importance and irrefutable excellent reputation of UAB.

November 30, 2021

2021 special session is about “simple” lines on a map

While the census controls where the new lines are drawn, so do expectations and requests from legislators and other elected officials.

November 1, 2021

There is a “Boozer” in Montgomery

He starts all his speeches by telling people: “Young Boozer, yes, that is my real name.”

October 8, 2021

Inside the Statehouse: Kay just needs to say nothing or do nothing

Recently, I wrote about Alfa’s influence in Alabama politics. In my August 8 column, I said, the Alabama Farmers Federation still controls the Legislature. They use to play in the Governor’s Race. However, they got burned badly by Bob Riley when they helped him get elected and the first thing he did was stab them … Continued

August 22, 2018

Inside the Statehouse: Primary political potpourri

Now that the dust has settled on the primaries, allow me to share with you some thoughts on the Alabama political stage. There is an old saying that says the more things change, the more they stay the same. This old adage is true in Alabama politics. First of all, “All politics is local.” In the … Continued

August 9, 2018

Marsh’s Incumbent Protection Plan: Only The Wealthy Need Apply

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is one of the wealthiest men in the State Legislature. He wants to raise the primary elections fees to ensure that only the wealthiest Alabamians or incumbents will be among the ranks of those who serve in public office. In a scheme … Continued

March 19, 2014