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Ethics Commission: Not Subject to Ethics Laws

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Here’s a little-known fact: The Alabama Ethics Commission is not governed by the laws it is charged with enforcing. That was made abundantly clear when Commissioner Judge Charles Price voted with a conflict of interest at an Oct. 5th Commission meeting. The conflict arose when he voted yes on … Continued
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October 12, 2016

Josh Moon Joins APR

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—This week, columnist and reporter Josh Moon joined the staff of The Alabama Political Reporter. “We are proud of Josh’s accomplishments both as a journalist and an opinion writer and are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead,” said Editor in Chief Bill Britt. “Josh’s dogged pursuit of truth and … Continued
October 11, 2016

More Money, Time and Stress Due to STAARS Failure

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Fiscal Year 2017, begins with rejected payroll journal vouchers, a mountain of unpaid bills and the federally required Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2015, has still not been filed. These and many more problems continue because of the failure of the statewide audit system known as STARRS. In … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Latest Poll After Trump Tape Release

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New polling data reveals that public support for Donald Trump has declined slightly since The Washington Post released a video showing Donald Trump making vulgar, sexual comments in 2005. A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll is the first national survey to test voters’ opinions after the video became public last Friday … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Roby First to Denounce Trump

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—US Representative Martha Roby became the first member of Alabama Congressional Delegation to denounce Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. In an early morning press release, Roby said, “Donald Trump’s behavior makes him unacceptable as a candidate for president, and I won’t vote for him.” Roby’s denouncement of Trump comes … Continued
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October 8, 2016

News Reports On Former ALEA Chief Part Of War Issued By Bentley, Mason

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—-A high-ranking official in the Bentley administration says the Governor recently declared war on the former law enforcement chief, Spencer Collier. The first salvo came in the form of a fabricated report released by Bentley’s press office to select reporters, meant to tarnish Collier’s reputation. The report compiled by … Continued
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October 5, 2016
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A Dark Omen Rises From Moore Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Those politicos and advocates who follow history should mark Friday, September 30,2016 on their calendars and note it as the day the State of Alabama changed due to the suspension of Chief Justice Roy S. Moore from the Alabama Supreme Court. There is no reason for anyone on either … Continued
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October 4, 2016

Many Stumbling Blocks To Prison Reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley wants to float $800 million in bonds to build new prisons. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner, Jeff Dunn wants that, too. Some State Senators believe Bentley and Dunn are using the recent prison violence as a way to gin up support for their plan. They … Continued
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October 3, 2016

Breaking: Bogus Report Leaked By Bentley Cohort To Smear Nemesis

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama Political Reporter confirmed late Friday night that an operative inside Gov. Robert Bentley’s administration leaked a false report to Associated Press (AP) reporter Kim Chandler, smearing former law enforcement chief, Spencer Collier. Chandler has yet to publish the findings in the trumped-up document, but she has received all … Continued
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October 1, 2016

Justice Moore’s Future Rests With Politically Appointed Court

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The fate of Chief Justice Roy S. Moore now rests with the Court of the Judiciary, an appointed body consisting of judges, lawyers, and private citizens. Those nine political appointees are Moore’s judge and jury and will return its verdict within ten days. But perhaps Justice Moore’s indictment and … Continued
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September 29, 2016