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Politicos and Business Leaders Come out for Flowers Announcement

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Veteran legislator, well-known political columnist and television personality, Steve Flowers announced Wednesday, that he will be a candidate for Place 2 on the Public Service Commission in the June 3rd Republican Primary. In the last few days, Flowers has been barnstorming the State with crowds, gathering in Troy, Huntsville, … Continued
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January 10, 2014

AG Strange Announces Major Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Attorney General Luther Strange announced his office’s agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Accompanied by prosecutors, law enforcement officers and state legislators, Strange canvased the State setting out his slate of criminal justice reforms. The Attorney General is asking legislators to strengthen the death penalty appeals process … Continued
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January 9, 2014

Is Castration the Answer to Pedophilia? UPDATE

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Few crimes excite the mind for blood revenge like the rape of an innocent. Representative Steve Hurst (R-Mumford) wants surgical castration to be the punishment for those who commit such heinous crimes. Hurst has offered HB14, which would allow for surgical castration of an individual who perpetrates certain sex … Continued
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January 9, 2014

Is Castration the Answer to Pedophilia?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Few crimes excite the mind for blood revenge like the rape of an innocent. Representative Steve Hurst (R-Mumford) wants surgical castration to be the punishment for some who commit such heinous crimes. Hurst has offered HB14 which would allow for surgical castration of an individual who perpetrates sex offenses … Continued
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January 8, 2014

Hubbard Using Campaign Contributions To Pay Legal Defense Team

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has spent over $70,000 to pay for his legal defense, which he took directly out of his December campaign contributions. FCPA filings with the Secretary of State show that Hubbard’s personal campaign account raised $114,450.00 in December. Of that fund raised, Hubbard paid $46,475.77 to White, Arnold … Continued
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January 3, 2014
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Oh, Bob, You Sexy Beast —Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, former Gov. Bob Riley was credited with authoring an opinion piece extolling the virtues of the Alabama Accountability Act. Riley opens by writing, “It is all about freedom. It is only about freedom.” Riley seems to want the people of Alabama to know that he wakes up … Continued
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December 30, 2013
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Prelude to an Indictment—Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last year and a half, the Alabama Political Reporter has chronicled, in detail, the ethical, moral and perhaps criminal failings of Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard. Soon, we believe the State’s Attorney General’s Office will confirm what we have reported over these many months. Far … Continued
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December 19, 2013

Byrne wins District 01

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Tonight, Bradley Byrne (R) wins District 01 by a sizable margin. Based on all possible projections APR calls for Byrne.  
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December 18, 2013