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Godspeed, Dr. Williamson

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson has announced that he is leaving government service for a private sector position.  Williamson, who has served as the State’s Health Officer for over two decades, has accepted the position as President of the Alabama Hospital Association. Williamson is one of those rare individuals … Continued
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August 7, 2015
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Gulf State Park: Economic Opportunity or Political Pipe Dream

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Gov. Bentley is asking the legislature during this 2015 Special Session, to allow him to borrow millions of dollars to build a luxury hotel, and conference center at Alabama’s Gulf State Park; even though there are already two just like it a few miles away. The Governor … Continued
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August 4, 2015
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Cut the Gordian Knot, March Forward: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When lawmakers convene to address the complicated issue of how to best fund the State’s General Fund Budget (SGF), perhaps they should look to the fabled Gordian Knot. According to legend, in 333 BCE, Alexander the Great marched into Gordiun, the capital of Phrygia. He was shown the chariot … Continued
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August 3, 2015
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Governor Offering Great Deals on Arizona Oceanfront Property: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new poll released by Gov. Robert Bentley’s non-profit, Alabama Council for Excellent Government claims, that Alabama Republicans would rather have their taxes increased than see government services cut.  This fits the actual definition of incredible, in other words, the poll results are not credible. Here’s a good … Continued
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July 30, 2015

VictoryLand Hearing Set for August 4

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY— Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy will hold a hearing on Tuesday, August 4, at 2:00 pm, that may settle the fate of VictoryLand Casino. “We don’t anticipate any evidence. It will strictly be—we anticipate—oral arguments on the record that was made in September,” said VictoryLand attorney … Continued
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July 30, 2015

Hubbard Wants Ethics Laws He Passed Declared Unconstitutional

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has asked the judge in his criminal trial for more time to file a motion challenging the constitutionality of the ethics laws he has championed since 2010. In a motion before Lee Country Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III, Hubbard’s criminal … Continued
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July 23, 2015

Senator Seeks to Protect Education Funding

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is fear that “un-earmarking” the State’s budgets, then combining the Education Trust Fund (ETF) and the State General Fund (SGF), would be devastating to education. Sen. Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), who has proposed such an plan, says his idea would protect education funding, not put it in danger.  … Continued
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July 21, 2015

Senate Will Convene July 13, Recess until August 3

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a press release July 9, at 2:08 pm, Governor Robert Bentley announced the Special Session to address the General Fund Budget would begin on Monday, July 13. In a move that caught legislators and leadership by surprise, rumors swirled as to why Bentley would make the call … Continued
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July 9, 2015

Change of Venue Not Possible

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many questions are routinely asked about the impending trial of Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), who has been indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption. One question that has recently entered the public conversation is, can the State expect a fair trial in Hubbard’s home … Continued
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July 9, 2015

Congressional Report Shows Slow to Negligible Growth in Alabama

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In 2010, Rep. Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) and his fellow ALGOP candidates, ran on jobs, fiscal responsibility, and putting an end to business as usual in Montgomery.  An Economic Snapshot report released this month by the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress finds, Alabama falling behind in economic growth. (See … Continued
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July 7, 2015