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More money, bigger salaries under new legislation for OIT

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Legislation to create a standalone agency under the auspices of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is being aggressively pushed by Gov. Robert Bentley, even though OIT has repeatedly shown itself incompetent in its management of the STARRS accounting system, eStart time and attendance software, CARES system that facilitates … Continued
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February 23, 2017

Questions hang over massive prison bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The push to build four new correctional facilities at the cost of $800 million will soon begin in earnest. Still, many questions are left unanswered by legislations known as the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative (APTI). The plan at present says the estimated $1.5 billion bond issuance will be paid … Continued
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February 20, 2017
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What to do about Bentley?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Vice, vainer and corruption has left Alabama a leaderless State, but there is hope that some with integrity will step forward to fill the void. Governor Robert Bentley has long ago forfeited any claim of moral leadership and to list his many failings would be as tedious as it … Continued
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February 20, 2017
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Move to impeach Bentley: Don’t be foolish

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a movement afoot in the Alabama House of Representatives to impeach Governor Robert Bentley, a mission which, if accomplished, will doom the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. Bentley is an embarrassment, a fool, a liar and a cheat, and may have even committed crimes that are punishable by … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Republican Caucus to determine fate of Majority Leader today

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Later today the House Republican Caucus will hold a vote of confidence on Majority Leader Mickey Hamon (R-Decatur). The vote is believed to be related to an investigation into a business interest of Hammon’s and Rep. Jack Williams (R-Birmingham) according to those with knowledge of the inquiry. Special Agents … Continued
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February 14, 2017

Small Lending Act leaves gaping loophole: Update

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Like so many reforms in Alabama, the implementation of a statewide central database to track payday loans as ordered by Gov. Robert Bentley in 2013 fought its way through the courts to finally become operable in August 2015. The establishment of the database is seen as a real step … Continued
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February 14, 2017
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There’s a new Sheriff in town

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the hidebound thinking of Montgomery’s political class, any appointment made by Gov. Robert Bentley is suspect, at best, most likely double-dealing. However, despite the initial unease with the appointment of Steve Marshall as Attorney General, there seems to be hope that he is the man for the job. … Continued
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February 14, 2017

Senator Strange appoints former Chief Deputy as Chief of Staff

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Many questions surround the appointment of Luther Strange as US Senator, but Strange hiring Kevin Turner as his Chief of Staff is an unseen turn of events. Turner served as Strange’s Chief Deputy until allegations of dubious actions in the criminal investigation of former Speaker Mike Hubbard surfaced. During … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Update: Strange’s replacement, Bentley’s folly and a host of questionable acts overshadow Sessions’ Replacement

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter While Washington D.C. politicians and many here in Alabama publicly congratulated Attorney General Luther Strange on his appointment to the US Senate, the overwhelming reaction among reporters and politicos ranges from negative to outrage. Among the chattering classes and in legal circles, Strange’s appointment to fill the vacancy left … Continued
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February 10, 2017