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The Reason I Go To Work (Opinion)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Prophet Elijah said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it … Continued
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April 24, 2015

Meeting with Criminal Defense Brings Day to Abrupt End

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An abrupt adjournment of the House last Thursday caused many to question, “why?” The House ended its session on April 16, with a long, Special Order Calendar yet to be addressed. The spin: a Democrat filibuster. However, Republican legislators speaking on background said, the session was gaveled to a finish … Continued
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April 23, 2015

More Money for Private School Students Suggested

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Under revisions to the Alabama Accountability Act, some private school students will be given a bigger share of the State’s education money. Under current law, the tax credit is equal to the lesser of (1) 80 percent of the average State cost of educating a public K-12 student in … Continued
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April 20, 2015
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Conformity: A Most Dangerous State of Affairs (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Legislators often say they are going to Montgomery to represent their districts. While the intent may be good, the actual reality is much different, under Speaker Mike Hubbard. The House of Representatives has always been a hierarchical body with the Speaker at the pinnacle. Over the years, good … Continued
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April 15, 2015
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Government Efficiency, The Lie About No-Bid Contracts (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Efficiency” is the latest rationale given for eliminating the State’s decade’s-old bid laws for public works projects. We are constantly reminded by every member of the State’s Republican leadership within ear shot of a microphone, that they are making the government more efficient. But, efficiency is more a … Continued
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April 13, 2015
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Vote Bentley!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been pummeled by fellow conservatives and even the liberal leaning media. Most of the attacks from the right are steeped in an ideology so ridged it threatens reason. While those from the … Continued
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April 6, 2015

WARNING: Dangerous Bill Passes Committee

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A bill that would place unlimited power over all aspects of State government passed out of the House Internal Affairs Committee on Wednesday. HB257, being carried in the House by Rep. John Knight, would create a joint-legislative committee of select House and Senate members, who would have total … Continued
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April 3, 2015
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Stutts Becomes Pariah (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Newly-minted State Senator Dr. Larry Stutts (R-Sheffield) a OB/GYN wants to keep the government out of the exam room, especially when it comes to the field of women’s health; an area in which he would seem to be qualified. Many would agree with him that most medical decisions … Continued
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March 31, 2015

Code of Honor: What Does it Mean?

  By Larry Sims To convince Americans to ratify the Constitution, James Madison offered this contribution: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the … Continued
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March 31, 2015