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APT drama continues: Update

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM— Charles Grantham, COO of Alabama Public Television has resigned, saying that the firings of executive director Allan Pizzato and deputy director and chief financial officer Pauline Howland led to his decision. On Tuesday, at a special called meeting of the Alabama Educational Television Commission , Grantham told reporters … Continued
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August 2, 2012

The APT drama continues

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM— The Alabama Educational Television Commission (AETC),voted 6-0 on Tuesday to hire the Birmingham law firm of Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt to represent it in a lawsuit filed by former Alabama Public Television executive director Allan Pizzato. In July, Pizatto filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County Circuit Court … Continued
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August 1, 2012

Not funding Medicaid is bad for business according St. Vincent’s CEO

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the last year St. Vincent’s Health System opened a new $32 million, 40-bed facility in St. Clair County. St. Vincent’s Chief Executive Officer, John O’Neil is concerned what will happen to the new facility and all hospitals around the state, if September’s constitutional amendment to fund Medicaid should … Continued
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August 1, 2012

Dr. Henry Mabry: Part Three, The Lord has provided Alabama…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama is faced with difficult times and the outcome of the special constitution vote will determine how much worse things will become. “The bottom line is the money is there,” says Dr. Henry Marby executive secretary of the Alabama Teachers Association. The state is holding a special referendum to … Continued
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July 31, 2012
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With Leadership Comes Obligation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Noblesse oblige is a French phrase literally meaning “nobility obliges.” It is a phrase that has been used through the centuries to mean for those who have attained wealth, power and prestige there comes implied responsibilities. It is also a phrase that has been used as a derogatory slur … Continued
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July 30, 2012

Part Two: Dr. Henry Mabry discusses what some have called “luxuries”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, talk radio, Facebook and Twitter were buzzing with accolade for a State Representative who wrote that we need to “cut the luxuries” out of state government including Medicaid. When Dr. Henry Mabry was reminded of the legislators remarks he said, “What luxuries? Is that providing dialysis? Is that … Continued
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July 30, 2012

Bentley to “Backseat Drive” CA, What is at stake?

By Bill Britt and Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On September 18 the Special Referendum to fully fund elements of the state’s faltering agency will be a crucible for the Bentley Administration. Back in June the Governor said, “I’m not sure there is a Plan B other than massive cuts. Everything will be on the … Continued
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July 26, 2012

Attorney General seize machines at illegal gambling facility

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Attorney General Luther Strange with the cooperations of Houston County District Attorney Doug Valeska and Houston County Sheriff Andy Hughes seized several hundred machines gaming and an undisclosed amount of cash from Center Stage. Center Stage, located inn Cottonwood, AL, is the former Country Crossings Casino once … Continued
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July 26, 2012