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Bill Britt: A question of ethics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The vagaries of Alabama’s ethics laws has generated endless headlines as it pertained to teachers. But little has been written or discussed publicly on the effect it has had on local government officials. Of course, few things in our state will generate more press, wailing and gnashing of teeth … Continued
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January 29, 2012

Questions About Ethics Law Raises When Mayors Return Gifts

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  Over the last year, the new Alabama ethics law has caused some real and imagined confusion for educators. Over the same period, there had seemed to be little ambiguity for lawmakers and public officials such as legislators, mayors and related public officials. However, recent information uncovered by the ‘Alabama Political … Continued
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January 27, 2012

Interview, Part 1: Representative Ed Henry

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently we had the opportunity to chat with freshman Representative Ed Henry from Decatur. Henry is a man of strong conviction and muscular determination. He is one to watch in the upcoming session. APR: It may seem like a simple question but many times it go to the core … Continued
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January 25, 2012
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Bill Britt: Newspapers: State Sanctioned Monopolies

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For years select newspapers in Alabama have enjoyed what many have referred to as state-sanctioned monopoly. This is because only certain newspaper are allowed to print “legal notices.” Meaning that only newspapers within a county that meet certain federal and state standards are permitted to print state and local … Continued
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January 19, 2012

Drug Testing Proposed for State Healthcare Recipients

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In what would be a major adjustment to state employee heathcare coverage; the Patient Accountability and Personal Responsibility Act is being proposed for legislation. The bill is sponsored by Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Elmore, Montgomery). Under SB 26 the Department of Public Health would design and implement a substance … Continued
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January 17, 2012
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Bill Britt: AEA Interview, If I Were Henry Mabrey

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the past week Henry Mabry met with the ‘Gadsden Times’ in which he held for the status quo positions. I wanted to imagine what the interview might have been like if someone with a hint of the current realities were to answer the ‘Times’ questions. So, I decided … Continued
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January 16, 2012
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Bill Britt: Freedom: Up in Smoke

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It has been recently reported that Democratic Sen. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile will introduce a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban smoking in places of employment, public places and private clubs. Figures has tried for a number of years to pass bills restricting smoking in public places, but … Continued
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January 13, 2012

Twinkle Cavanaugh, Part 1: Thoughts Concerning Running for President of Public Service Commission

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Twinkle Cavanaugh Currently serves as a commissioner on the Public Service Commission of Alabama (PSC). She running for office to become the Commission’s president. Cavanaugh is a graduate of Auburn University. She and her husband have three children. They are active members of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, and … Continued
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January 11, 2012