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Gov. Bentley, Part 1: Jobs, Healthcare, Shaking Things Up

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The day after the Legislature passed the “Jobs Package, “ that was a great part of the Governor’s agenda, we had the privilege to sit with Governor Bentley and talk about the bills, and the other matters that he is planning for the state. The Governor share many insights … Continued
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February 20, 2012

Jobs bill in win column for the House

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In what was a major victory for the people of Alabama, the House passed the remaining keys to the GOP promised jobs package on Thursday. Housemembers passed a constitutional amendment that allows voters to give the Governor and the Alabama Development Office the authority to offer incentives like those … Continued
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February 17, 2012
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Bill Britt: Lawmaking: It’s not pretty but somehow it works

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Politics at its best is a battle of ideas, at its worst it is a war for power. The process of turning ideas into legislative bills and then turning bills into actual laws is complicated, inspiring, absurd, joyous and insidious. Two bills that passed the House this week are … Continued
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February 17, 2012
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Bill Britt: Dems go for Rope-A-Dope only to land a flip-flop

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The “Jobs Package” has been the premiere objective of the first two weeks of the 2012 Legislative session. Lawmakers have worked tirelessly to pass bills that will get businesses to come to Alabama or grow business in Alabama all toward the end of creating jobs for Alabama’s workers. Woman … Continued
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February 16, 2012

Creative solutions to judicial backlog

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter All over Alabama, courts are backlogged due to the severe fiscal restrains. Facing even more potentially crippling measure due to a projected austere budget Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) is offering some creative solutions. Ward who is Co-chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee is carrying SB 47 and SB 138 … Continued
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February 16, 2012

Rallying for their cause

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Under the rallying cry, “One Heart, One Alabama: Rally and Lobby Day to Repeal HB56,” hundreds of people descend on the Capital Tuesday to protest Alabama’s immigration law. Many had gathered in front of the Statehouse before the buses rolled onto Union Street. Volunteer workers set up tables with … Continued
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February 15, 2012
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Bill Britt: Fates of reward and Punishment

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The phrase “ Loose Cannon,” is believed to be coined by Victor Hugo, author of such renowned novels as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Miserables. In the short story, “A Fight with a Cannon,” Hugo explores carelessness and courage, reward and punishment in the context of a loose … Continued
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February 15, 2012
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Bill Britt: Why are some Republicans holding Alabama jobs hostage?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week was suppose to be “Jobs Week,” at the State Capitol. But as Thursday morning ticked into Thursday afternoon it became increasingly apparent that something had gone terribly wrong. HB159 and HB160 are keystone bills toward jobs creation for the people of Alabama. Businesses around the country and … Continued
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February 14, 2012

Incentives offered to aircraft industry (2)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the upcoming session of the Alabama Legislature Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan), joined by many other house members, will sponsor HB 39. This bill is designed to grant a sales tax exemption for any parts, components, and systems used in the conversion, reconfiguration, or maintenance of an aircraft certified … Continued
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February 11, 2012