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Task Force examines budget and finds surprises

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature is taking a serious look at the State’s budgeting process to make data-driven decisions on how best to address the reoccurring fiscal challenges facing our State. An Interim Report on Budget Reform prepared by the Joint Task Force on Budget Reform (JTF) released on May 11 … Continued
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May 31, 2017
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Greater love: Honoring those who died in uniform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who died in service of our country. Not to be confused with Veteran’s Day, a time we celebrate all those who served in our Armed Forces, Memorial Day is when we pay homage to those … Continued
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May 29, 2017
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The Session’s biggest loser

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The 2017 Legislative Session saw the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) fail to deliver on its stated agenda. The State’s so-called powerful business lobby is the Session’s biggest loser. Only Governor Kay Ivey can give them a win. BCA’s push for an infrastructure package collapsed, as did the latest … Continued
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May 24, 2017

Gov. Ivey refuses to answer our questions about her health

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At a bill signing ceremony on Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey told reporters, “My health is fine. I’ve never felt better,” adding: “What’s the old saying? There’s never a step too high for a high stepper.” Despite the hyperbole, it’s good to know the Governor is feeling good. Here at … Continued
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May 22, 2017
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My gun dilemma solved…..for now

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter The good news, as reported by The Alabama Political Reporter’s Brandon Moseley Monday, is there are only four more days in this year’s Legislative Session. That down to three now. Legislative sessions usually can’t end fast enough, especially with some of the proposals that turn up. The General Fund … Continued
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May 17, 2017
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Fake news, a frivolous lawsuit, and the Ivey Administration’s unknown unknowns

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Governor Kay Ivey’s “chief” legal counsel Bryan Taylor took to social media to explain to his followers how to spot a fake news account. He also conducted a Twitter poll that asked if people believed Yellowhammer News, AL Today, or The Alabama Political Reporter were credible news sources. … Continued
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May 16, 2017
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Politics continue to overrule ethics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The State Legislature begins its four-day sprint to the finish this Tuesday. To-date, 1025 bills were introduced over the 27 days, and still, there is much more to be accomplished. The Legislative leadership hopes to sine die on Friday, ending a drama-filled Session that saw Governor Robert Bentley resign, … Continued
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May 15, 2017

Moore files to challenge Roby in Congressional race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A close ally of former Speaker of the House and convicted felony Mike Hubbard is running for the US House of Representatives. State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) filed FEC papers on May 2 to run against incumbent Republican US Congresswoman, Martha Roby, to represent Alabama’s 2nd congressional district. Moore’s … Continued
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May 12, 2017
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SPLC, fundraising, and rich ironies

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Southern Poverty Law Center, which promotes itself as a champion for the poor and oppressed, has amassed a $319 million fortune, part of it stashed away in offshore bank accounts, according to its latest posted tax return. Over the last six years, this left-leaning organization has made deep … Continued
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May 11, 2017