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Man without voting rights running for mayor of Tuscaloosa

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter TUSCALOOSA—The local mayoral race has drawn a candidate who wants to shake things up. Stepfon Strivenski Lewis says he wants to be “the voice of change and the agent of opportunity,” for all residents of the city; not just for the University of Alabama and the elites. While Lewis’ … Continued
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January 18, 2017

Shattuck hired for contract work with Gov. Bentley

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Former General Counsel for The University of Alabama System, Cooper Shattuck, resigned his position on December 31, 2016. He stated, “After many years of public service to the State and to the State’s largest education enterprise, I am looking forward to returning to the private practice of law, where … Continued
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January 17, 2017
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Ideal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaking at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 3rd, 1968, the night … Continued
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January 16, 2017
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The shape of things to come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several decisions over the next few weeks and months could significantly affect Alabama’s future for generations. Among these are, the appointment of Senator Jeff Sessions’ replacement, the Special Supreme Court’s ruling in Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal and the findings of the Montgomery Grand Jury concerning Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley … Continued
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December 26, 2016

Byard to Senate, Bentley’s attorney to AG?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter As candidates continue to jockey for position in the race to land the soon-to-be-vacated US Senate seat currently held by US Attorney General-nominee Jeff Sessions, the temporary appointment looks more and more like a done deal. On Monday, APR’s Bill Britt reported that several insiders told him that current … Continued
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December 21, 2016
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JIC’s bogus, twisted excuses for denying records in Moore case

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Special Alabama Supreme Court appointed to hear the appeal of Chief Justice Roy Moore suspension on December 7, sent an order to the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) giving them fourteen days to show cause as to why the Motion to Intervene and Unseal filed by The Alabama Political … Continued
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December 21, 2016

Ethics Commission withdraws McCalla opinion after charities line-up

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a unanimous vote on September 1, 2016, the Alabama Ethics Commission issued advisory opinion 2016-24, which it believed clarified the question regarding public officials soliciting lobbyists and principals for contributions to a charitable organization, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The issue was raised by the nonprofit group, Friends … Continued
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December 8, 2016

Strange bedfellows: Big Luther hires associate of felon Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange, sent a statewide press release officially announcing his run for the US Senate. The announcement was hardly a surprise in political circles, as Strange has made his desire to return to the hallowed ground of DC, and the Georgetown cocktail circuit no secret. Many … Continued
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December 7, 2016