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Bradley Byrne, Part 1: On Reform Alabama, Education Blueprint

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since running for the Governor’s Office in 2010 Bradley Byrne has remained focused on the ideas he promoted during his campaign. Instead of giving up on his vision for Alabama Byrne along with others founded “Reform Alabama.” Byrne describes Reform Alabama as “Do Thank.” not a think tank. One … Continued
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March 8, 2012

Defining De Minimis: Clearing up Ethic Law

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last year, the new Alabama ethics law has caused some real and imagined confusion for educators and even ambiguity for lawmakers and public officials such as legislators, mayors and related public officials. The law was enacted to curtail abuses that had plagued Alabama for years. Under the … Continued
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March 7, 2012

Using State Compact for Effective Healthcare

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Under the banner of Turning a Washington failure into an American success, states around the nation are introducing a healthcare compact. In accordance with the movement sweeping the country Alabama State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and State Representative Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) have introduced the Health Care Compact Act under … Continued
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March 7, 2012

Watching the Private eye: A bill to regulate private investigators

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, a bill regulating the licensing, education and requirements to be a private investigator passed out of the House Governmental Affairs Committee. “HB80 will for the first time provide licensure for private investigators in Alabama,” said the bill’s sponsor Rep. Dr. Jim McClendon (R-Springville). Presently there are no … Continued
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March 7, 2012

AG Luther Strange says BP settlement doesn’t affect state’s claims

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced on Friday that BP’s settlement agreement with individuals and private businesses does not affect the state’s claims against the company as a result of the 2010 oil spill. Strange, who was appointed as coordinating counsel for the Gulf states by U.S. District Judge … Continued
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March 5, 2012
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Bill Britt: The destruction of Freida Hill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Why are some members of the Alabama Board of Education trying to destroy the life and career of two-year college Chancellor Freida Hill? According to some who will not speak on the record it is pure politics. Dr. Hill who was given the position after an extensive search has … Continued
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March 5, 2012

Interview Governor Bentley, Part 2

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the final part of our interview with Governor Bentley he talks about his commitment to rebuilding Alabama’s infrastructure and his vision for the future. APR: For the upcoming session, any thoughts on your mind about what you are hoping to see come next? BENTLEY: We have an agenda … Continued
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March 2, 2012

Preparing Alabama’s student for the future

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-If Rep. Dr. Jim McClendon is successful the days of backpacks full of text books will soon come to an end. Under the banner of “Alabama Ahead Act” McClendon passed out of committee a bill that will in a few year equip every high school student with a computer … Continued
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March 2, 2012
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Bill Britt: Faith and Learning, a Wellspring of Greatness

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday the House Committee on Education and Policy passed HB133, known as the Alabama Released Time Credit Act. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Blaine Galliher (R-Gadsden) Released Time education is a concept used in the public school system wherein pupils are permitted by law to receive religious … Continued
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March 1, 2012