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Executive On Loan Forbidden. Well, Sort of…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 7, in a unanimous vote, the Alabama Ethics Commission approved an opinion that would end the practice of Executive On Loan, sort of, because future arrangements would be evaluated on a “case-by-case” basis. (See opinion here.) In an unusual move, the Commission unilaterally issued the opinion without … Continued
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October 14, 2015
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Ethics Commission’s Latest Opinion Should Result in Legislative Action

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At its October 7 meeting, in a spectacle more reminiscent of a Soviet-era Troika, the Alabama Ethics Commission dismissed the request by the State’s Attorney General Luther Strange, and all of the State’s District Attorneys, to reconsider its opinion which effectively allowed Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) to lobby … Continued
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October 8, 2015

VictoryLand Asks Supreme Court Not to Stay Order

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—In response to the State’s request to stay the Judge’s ruling in the VictoryLand case, attorneys for the defense have filed a motion to oppose the pending appeal. On October 2, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ordered the State to return the property confiscated from VictoryLand within … Continued
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October 8, 2015
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Let the People Vote

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ruled in favor of VictoryLand, many thought that would be the end of the long, costly war over electronic bingo. But, it appears, that will not be the case.  Attorney General Luther Strange has signaled his office, will appeal Judge … Continued
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October 8, 2015

Who is Rep. Phil Williams?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Not much was known about Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) before he decided to challenge Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to lead the State House of Representatives. A closer look at Williams’ life and career brings into focus a real-life Alabamian’s rags-to-riches story.  As the fourth of five boys raised … Continued
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October 6, 2015

State Asks for Stay in VictoryLand Ruling

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State’s Attorney General’s Office on Monday, asked the Alabama Supreme Court to stay Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy’s order to return the machines and money confiscated from VictoryLand to their rightful owners. On October 2, Judge Shashy ruled in favor of VictoryLand saying that the machine … Continued
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October 6, 2015

First House Members to Call for Hubbard to Go

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Rep. Jim Carns and Rep. Allen Treadaway, both Republicans from Jefferson County, became the first Republican lawmakers to call for Mike Hubbard to step down as Speaker of the House. Treadaway, a 26 year veteran law enforcement officer, said that Hubbard’s legal problems have become a … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Rep. Williams Makes Bid for Speaker

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—In a letter to the members of the Alabama House of Representatives, Republican lawyer maker Rep. Phil Williams is seeking to replace Mike Hubbard as Speaker. (See letter here.) In his letter Williams wrote, “After taking several days to reflect on our most recent Special Session and the … Continued
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October 1, 2015

McMillan Speaks Up But Did The Media Hear?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Agriculture and Industry Commissioner, John McMillan dared to do what no other statewide elected official has done so far. He said publicly, on these pages, that Mike Hubbard should step down as Speaker of the House. It was a bold statement because Hubbard controls the Ag … Continued
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September 30, 2015