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Lucky 13, Welcome to Gump Vegas!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The 2013 legislative session is almost in the books, folks. And what a session it has been: graftmasters, policy pimps, shylocks and flat-noted songbirds. At the head of the table, again, this session was Speaker Mike Hubbard. “Diamond Mike” Hubbard the Hillbilly Mafia Don from the Georgia countryside – … Continued
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May 20, 2013

Marsh substitute a bow to Payday lenders

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporters MONTGOMERY—Senate Bill 449 was a bill introduced by President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) was promoted as reforming payday lending in Alabama. However, it is believed that Marsh is set to introduce a substitute to SB449 that favors the payday lenders and guts Marsh’s promised reforms. Marsh, had said … Continued
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April 30, 2013

New political director at ALGOP

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—The Republican Party of Alabama has a new political director, a young man with talent and ability to help Chairman Bill Armistead move forward with the ALGOP agenda. Shreveport, Louisiana native John Kay has taken on the position after the successful tenure of TJ Malone. Building on the momentum … Continued
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April 30, 2013
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Marsh Falls on Sword for Diamond Mike on Common Core

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Republican Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said that for the 2013 session, Common Core is “off the table.” This statement sent shockwaves through the Conservative wing of the Alabama Republican Party. The fight to repeal Common Core had reached the pinnacle of conservative politics with the RNC passing … Continued
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April 26, 2013

Newsman files suit over harassment by public officials

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Canton, MS—A Mississippi broadcast journalist is seeking $2 million in damages in a Federal lawsuit stemming from what he claims was a “campaign of retaliation for what he airs on WMGO.” According to a report in the “Clarion Ledger,” Broadcaster Jerry Lousteau has a suit pending against Canton City … Continued
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April 22, 2013

Title Loan Bill Goes Down Legislative Rabbit Hole

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, a packed public hearing poured out into the halls of the fourth floor of the State House. Some had come to try and change the laws concerning title loan lending; most were there to make sure it died. Representative Rod Scott (D-Fairfield) was joined by a bi-partisan … Continued
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April 16, 2013
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Afraid of Diamond Mike?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Like many in our state I applauded the takeover of the Alabama State House by Republicans. I had believed that they would bring a more conservative era of government to our state. The Republican’s promised an end of special interest control. They promised that they would usher in an … Continued
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April 15, 2013

Marsh launches cover up of gambling money (audio included)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In today’s Anniston Star, Del Marsh (R-Anniston) launched a campaign to cover-up his part in a money laundering scheme involving Indian gambling money. In the report by the Anniston Star, Marsh admits he met with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) in 2010 but she says he did not … Continued
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April 9, 2013

Senate Pro Tem’s staff see double-digit pay increases

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–State employees have not seen a pay raise since 2008. Teachers have not had a raise since 2007. But, if you worked for President Pro Tem Del Marsh in 2012, you might have received a 23 percent pay increase. In January, Governor Bentley said that, “the money is just … Continued
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April 2, 2013