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Stealing the Statehouse

Stealing The Statehouse?

  The following stories are part of an ongoing collection of articles researching the possibility of public corruption within the State of Alabama. While these articles do not make a judgement, per se, on the illegality of an act, they do record what may be a pattern and practice that appears suspect. Public corruption is a … Continued
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February 25, 2013
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Editorial: Who is Going to Make Money on the Flexibility Act?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last three weeks one puzzling question has buzzed around the State House. That question is, why has the Speaker of the House pushed so relentlessly to secure the passage of the School Flexibility and Local Control Act of 2013? From bullying the republican caucus in the House … Continued
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February 25, 2013

Record of Vote Revealed, Document Unsealed

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday law enforcement agents from the Attorney General’s Office and the Alabama Department of Public Safety stormed VictoryLand casino in Shorter, Alabama. An order from the Supreme Court of Alabama opened the door for Attorney General Luther Strange to command the raid and seizure of property at the … Continued
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February 20, 2013

A Secret Supreme Court Vote Leads to Raid of VictoryLand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Two early morning press releases from the office of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced the movement of dramatic events in the world of eBingo on Tuesday. The first press release received at 8:00 AM announced that the Attorney General had filed a lawsuit to, “stop the operation of … Continued
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February 20, 2013
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Charter School crossing beware of armored trucks

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Local Control School Flexibility Act of 2013 is one of those bills that hinges on how you interpret the details. To supporters, it gives creative control to local school systems to tailor an education plan that works for them. Detractors see it as a backdoor to charter school, … Continued
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February 13, 2013
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Week One Wrap-up, my take (Caution snark attack)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The first week of the 2013 legislative session was a flurry of activity as the Republican House Caucus, “Dared to defend our rights.” The Tea Party folks made a good showing at the Statehouse to kick off the session. It was a good-sized crowd that was estimated to be … Continued
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February 8, 2013

Democratic House Caucus Announces Legislative Agenda

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday the Democratic House Caucus announced its 2013 legislative agenda at a press conference at the StateHouse. House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden), took the podium flanked by his fellow house members. Ford said that the Caucus had wanted to “heard a little bit about what the Governor … Continued
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February 7, 2013

Laird, emails Muslim pig picture to republican leadership and others

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is no doubt that President Obama and Nancy Pelosi are not popular politicians with many Alabamians. However, an email circulated by State Representative Richard Laird, (I-Roanoke), to prominent legislators does not exactly meet the common standards of statesmanship. Laird, who just days ago switched from the democratic party … Continued
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February 6, 2013