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Bentley’s Reelection Party Turns Into Hunt for Tapes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On election night, after winning his second term by a landslide, Gov. Robert Bentley was not celebrating. He was too busy directing an investigation for a tape that could expose his affair with Rebekah Caldwell Mason. The scene at the Governor’s suite at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery was far … Continued
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May 3, 2016

Massive Prison Spending Bill “All Devil-No Details”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State is poised to give Gov. Robert Bentley an $800 million dollar credit card to build 4 super-max style prisons, with no written plan, no impact study, and no accountability. The only thing certain about the project is that State taxpayers will be on the hook for $1.5 … Continued
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May 2, 2016
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Hey Everybody Let’s Have A Trial!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Judge Jacob Walker, III, finally said enough is enough, and with that, Speaker Mike Hubbard is fated to stand trial on 23 felony counts of public corruption in May. This will be some 577 days after being indicted. Jury selection will begin the week of May 16, … Continued
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May 2, 2016

State Seeks to Keep False Arguments Out of Hubbard Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State has filed a Supplemental Brief in support of its motions in limine in the felony public corruption trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. According to the Criminal Law Bulletin, Volume 46, Number 2. “Most commonly, motions in limine are used to strike at objectionable evidence that may be highly … Continued
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April 28, 2016

Lawyers for Chief Say Complaints Are Political, Others Disagree

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— At a media-packed press conference on Wednesday, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and his attorneys, called upon the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (“JIC”) to dismiss unfounded and politically motivated complaints filed against him by the Southern Poverty Law Center (“SPLC”), People for the American Way, the Human Rights … Continued
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April 28, 2016

Criminal Probe into Bentley-Mason Affair Intensifies

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Currently, three simultaneous investigations are being conducted into possible wrong doing by Gov. Robert Bentley, and others in his sphere of influence according to law enforcement resource. The Alabama Political Reporter has spoken with several individuals who have been questioned by the FBI, Alabama Ethics Commission, and the State’s … Continued
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April 27, 2016

The State Says Hubbard Doesn’t Need Sixth Continuance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a 20 page motion, the State argues that the court should deny Speaker Mike Hubbard’s request for a sixth continuance of his trial, on 23 felony counts of public corruption. Hubbard is requesting more time to prepare for trial, due to added lawyers even though the majority of … Continued
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April 27, 2016

Rep. Says Lyin’ Bentley Should Come Clean

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Like a bulldog on his leg, or a thorn in his side, Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) is once again asking Gov. Robert Bentley to “fess up.” Taking a page from Republican Presidential front runner, Donald Trump, who has called his chief rival, “Lyin’ Ted,” Rep. Morrow calls Bentley, … Continued
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April 27, 2016

Who’s Getting Paid?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State Legislature looks poised to pass an $800-million-dollar prison bill based on vague plans, powerful lobbying, and a process that lacks even a modicum of transparency. The real worry over the $800-million-dollar prison bill is, who’s going to receive a big payday? Speculation is that Gov. Robert Bentley’s … Continued
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April 26, 2016

Institute Will Promote Job Creation, Clean Reliable Energy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The newly formed Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) promises to promote reliable, affordable, and clean energy to help grow Alabama’s economy, create high-paying jobs, and build public support for Alabama’s energy industry. “Our group intends to be a clearinghouse for strong research that will separate political fancy from reasonable … Continued
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April 25, 2016