Bill Britt

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Interview, Part 2: AG Strange on Immigration, Prisons and Tornados

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter APR: Everyday we hear how the budget is straining the state government is, how is that affecting the ability of the state to fight and prosecute crime and is there any solution to this? STRANGE: So far, I think we are doing a good job, the DAs are doing … Continued

Bill Britt

January 9, 2012

Opinion

Bill Britt: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There are days when I find political maneuvering as baffling as Lady Gaga’s wardrobe. While Gaga is obviously taking cues from her fairy godfather Elton John, is it not time for something new? Shamefully, institutions and political organization are guilty of the same foolish imitation as the entertainment industry. … Continued

Bill Britt

January 9, 2012

Interview, Part 1: AG Luther Strange Talks about Staffing, BP, Bingo and Prison Overcrowding

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, we had the distinct pleasure of talking with Alabama’s Attorney General Luther Strange. Strange is entering his second year as AG and we wanted to have a conversation about the work of the last year and the things facing the state in the new year. Much has changed … Continued

Bill Britt

January 3, 2012

Opinion

Patricia Todd: Passionate Advocate, Part 2

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter APR: Let’s talk about Immigration. My notion is that I don’t think that people in Alabama are racist wanting reform for illegal immigration or illegal workers but I think it gets framed that way. However, I worry that it is more big business that needs cheap labor. There has … Continued

Bill Britt

December 29, 2011

Davis, Part 3: Transparency in campaigns and what is next

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter APR: When we sat down with republican leaders , and others to explain Alabama Political Reporter, I told them that I don’t kid myself that after 20 years in power without being unchecked that the Republicans will be as corrupt as they consider the Democrats to be today. I … Continued

Bill Britt

December 28, 2011

Opinion

Bill Britt: Laws and unintended consequences

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As a general rule any law written by the hand of man is burdened with unintended consequences. Only the ten commandments handed down by God to Moses are without unintended consequences. Naturally a trial lawyer or the ACLU would sue God over the big ten but many don’t know … Continued

Bill Britt

December 26, 2011

Opinion

Bill Britt: Political leaders must work together, but “No,” does not add to the solution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Benjamin Disraeli, one of Britain’s greatest prime ministers once said, “Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirer as genius.” Now is a time for the Governor and Legislature of Alabama to be powerfully inspired. Faced with budget shortfalls, unemployment rates—while improving—are still too high for the present and an … Continued

Bill Britt

December 19, 2011

Opinion

Bill Britt: Responsibilities of the Press

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter is a news organization devoted to Alabama politics. We will provide accurate, reliable coverage of policy, elections and government. A political news site that gives citizens, lawmakers, business leaders and organizations one place where they can find thorough coverage of all the political news that … Continued

Bill Britt

November 22, 2011