Bill Britt

News

This is why women don’t come forward

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Political Reporter Editor in Chief Bill Britt and reporter/columnist Josh Moon have done a fine job exposing state Attorney General Steve Marshall’s lack of action when a woman who worked in his office was aggressively sexually assaulted by an assistant district attorney who also worked there. Men who … Continued

Joey Kennedy

January 18, 2018

Opinion

This is why women are so mad

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Donna Dunlap just wanted to work. She just wanted to go to a job each day, do what was asked of her, earn enough money to support herself and family and then go home. Maybe a periodic raise, maybe someone could toss an “atta girl” her way. But that’s … Continued

Josh Moon

January 17, 2018

After woman’s “horrific” sexual assault, what did Steve Marshall do?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Steve Marshall, who currently serves as the state’s attorney general, in the early 2000s used the power of his office to protect a man who, according to court records, sexually assaulted a co-worker in an act that a U.S. district judge described as “horrific.” “He had me pinned with … Continued

Bill Britt

January 16, 2018

Opinion

Moore supporters seek revenge against Sen. Shelby

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A group of Judge Roy Moore’s supporters is planning to introduce a resolution to censure Alabama’s U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby because he publicly stated that he “couldn’t vote for Roy Moore,” as reported by Politico on Saturday. It’s no small irony that a faction of the Alabama Republican Executive … Continued

Bill Britt

January 15, 2018

Opinion

Gov. Ivey asks, “Why do you serve?”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In her first State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey hit all the right notes, even when evoking legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s statement on why he wrote music. Ivey rightfully took credit for righting the ship of state as she promised at her swearing-in ceremony nine months … Continued

Bill Britt

January 10, 2018

Opinion

Will leaders lay fundamental groundwork for tomorrow or wimp out?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Results from the Alabama Political Reporter’s first Influentials poll show that many of our state’s best thinkers see an urgent need to invest in infrastructure, encourage new industry and develop a 21st-century workforce. These are three big ideas that, if executed correctly, will have a profound effect on the … Continued

Bill Britt

January 8, 2018

Results are in: The top issues facing the state according to APR’s Influentials Poll

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Results from the Alabama Political Reporter‘s first Influentials Poll are in, and some of the state’s most prominent political minds believe the state needs to chart a course for growth that doesn’t neatly fit into either party’s public persona. APR asked its exclusive list of lawmakers, public officials, consultants, … Continued

Bill Britt

January 3, 2018

Former Riley/Hubbard/Roby communications man launches news site

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last Friday, an email notification was sent alerting politicos that a new media company called The Alabama Daily News was coming to Alabama. The goal, according to its newsletter, is to provide much needed, “quality news content, smart analysis, and needed commentary on Alabama politics on a daily basis.” According … Continued

Bill Britt

January 2, 2018

Opinion

2018 might be better … cautious warning aside

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When we look back over 2017, it would seem there is little cause for celebration, and yet, there are signs of a better year to come. As we ponder the coming year, here are some things to keep in mind. Happening in the House Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon … Continued

Bill Britt

December 29, 2017

Opinion

A Christmas of light, hope and acceptance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For Christians around the world, Christmas is a special day set aside to remember, honor and celebrate the birth of the Christ Child Jesus. It is also the season when we remember children, friends, family and neighbors. It is a time of giving when at least, for a moment, … Continued

Bill Britt

December 25, 2017