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Rep. Morrow Rips Governor’s Request For Bi-Partisanship

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just days before the 2016 Special Legislative Session, Republican Governor Robert Bentley sent a letter to all members of the Legislature, asking they put aside polls and political parties and “consider only the people we serve.” In reply, Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) wrote Bentley saying, “That request … Continued
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August 16, 2016

“McLottery” Details Expected Today

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation from Sen. Jim McClendon proposing a vote of the people on a constitutional amendment to approve or reject a statewide lottery is expected later today. A draft of the legislation obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter over the weekend provides some insight as to what … Continued
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August 15, 2016
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Lottery Wars Begin

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Later today, Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) will file two lottery bills: one coming from Governor Robert Bentley; the other, crafted by McClendon, with input from his Senate colleagues. Both bills will attract friends and enemies. As the Art of War instructs, “Know your enemy.” The ancient Chinese military strategist … Continued
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August 15, 2016

Online Petition Demands Stop to Non-Educator Hiring

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A growing number of individuals are banding together to stop the hiring of a non-educator, who has been chosen to lead Alabama schools. The online petition is a reaction to the August 11 decision, made by the Alabama Board of Education, to hire Michael Sentance, a former Massachusetts bureaucrat-turned … Continued
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August 15, 2016

Non-Educator Selected as State Superintendent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At least 30 school superintendents were on hand when the State Board of Education selected a Massachusetts education consultant to lead the Alabama Department of Education (ALSDE). On a 5 to 4 vote, “dark horse” candidate Michael Sentance won after several rounds of voting. Over the last several years, … Continued
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August 12, 2016

Anonymous Accusations Against Superintendent Candidate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Earlier this week, the Alabama Political Reporter asked why the Ethics Commission had inserted itself into the selection process for the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education. Building upon the investigation into what appears to be a smear campaign against Dr. Craig Pouncey, a candidate for superintendent. … Continued
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August 11, 2016

McClendon Dares to Make a Difference

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a press briefing, lasting just under thirty minutes, Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) presented the most compelling case for a statewide lottery made by any politico to date. McClendon explained two bills he will be carrying during the upcoming Special Legislative Session: One was authored by Gov. Robert Bentley, … Continued
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August 10, 2016

Ethics Commission Inserts Itself in Superintendent Selection, As Do Others

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Selecting the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education is playing out with Machiavellian intrigue, as an ethics complaint filed against Dr. Craig Pouncey, a candidate for superintendent, emerged to cloud the proceedings. Allegations made anonymously include falsifying authorship of his Doctoral Dissertation and a wide-range of conspiracies. … Continued
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August 9, 2016

Auburn City Schools Signs Contract With Felon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Auburn City Schools entered into a contract with convicted felon, Mike Hubbard, in July, giving him exclusive rights to broadcast Auburn school sports for free. SEE CONTRACT The school system rejected proposals from larger stations, who offered to pay for the rights. A comparison of the plans show Tiger … Continued
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August 8, 2016

Hubbard Continues to Swipe at Judge Walker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the most recent filing by convicted felon and former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, he continues to accuse Judge Jacob Walker, III, of not doing his job. Hubbard asks the court for an acquittal, a new trial and other relief, citing Judge Walker allowing former Ethics Director, … Continued
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August 8, 2016