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Martin brings experience of fighting for justice to Attorney General’s race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If Alabama is looking for an Attorney General who is tough on crime, smart as a whip, and fair, then the search is over. Former US Attorney Alice Martin, who announced this week, her intention to seek the office, is one to watch. Recently, The Alabama Political Reporter spoke … Continued
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June 15, 2017
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Government by default

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, our State’s Governor, Chief Justice, and Attorney General were not elected to the positions they now hold. These individuals obtained their current high status because of either scandal or corruption. Their ascendency by default is not meant to disparage these people in any way, but to highlight this … Continued
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June 12, 2017
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Instructional videos an excellent example of leadership

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It would not be a stretch to say that under the direction of Secretary of State John Merrill, the once sleepy office is now a bustling hub of information, innovation, and efficiency. Beginning this month, State law will require all office holders, principal campaign committees, and political action committees … Continued
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June 12, 2017

Former Acting Finance Director wants an exception

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Former Acting Finance Director Bill Newton intends to open a consulting business. So, he asked the Alabama Ethics Commission to grant him permission to use his years in government service as leverage to provide professional services/advice, request information from public officials/employees, to aid his potential clients, all the while … Continued
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June 8, 2017
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Going nuclear: Big money, bigger risk, and political power on the line

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When a billion dollar out-of-state investment fund pays three times the starting price for a 40-year-old nuclear plant that has never produced one kilowatt of energy, there are reasons to explore events surrounding its purchase. The June 2016 issue of Popular Mechanics found that “nuclear development in the United … Continued
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June 6, 2017
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Why does the Ivey Administration continue to mislead the public and press?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In mid-May, the Alabama Political Reporter published an account of how then-Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff tried to cover up her stay in a 2015 Colorado hospital after suffering stroke-like symptoms. Since the report, the Ivey Administration has given several different accounts of the events that occurred … Continued
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June 5, 2017

Reformers doomed Payday Lending Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The sponsor of a Payday Lending Reform Bill was shocked to watch as those reformers he was trying to help sabotaged the Legislation. For the past several Legislative Sessions, State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) has worked to bring about, what he considered, meaningful reform to Payday Lending. Garrett joined … Continued
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June 1, 2017
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A study in taxation. Again.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter It’s encouraging to see a State Task Force looking into the State’s tax system. It’s not the first time. And it likely won’t be the last. Actually, we have these “task forces” quite regularly. What will be the “first time” is if the Joint Task Force on Budget Reform … Continued
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June 1, 2017