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APT Dismissals: The rest of the story, so far

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The dismissal of two APT top executives were lead topics for newspapers and blogs not only in Alabama but around the country last month. The story was featured heavily on the blog current.org which according to the website is, “An editorially independent service of the American University school of … Continued
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July 11, 2012

Gilley receives 11 year sentence recommendation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — On Monday Prosecutors filed their recommendations for Country Crossing casino developer Ronnie Gilley and others. In their recommendation to District Judge Myron Thompson Federal prosecutors suggested that Gilley spend nearly 11 years in prison for offering millions of dollars in his pay- for-vote scheme. Federal prosecutors also … Continued
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July 10, 2012

Cutting and Capping Legislative Pay Becomes an Issue

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recent questions raised by talk radio and a editorial board has bill sponsors miffed. The bill drawing fire started as HB 269 a bill designed to limit legislative pay sponsored by Representative Mike Ball (R-Huntsville), and carried in the Senate by Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City). At the time … Continued
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July 10, 2012

Report Suggest Evaluation of Incentives Leads to Better Policy

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State leadership and many in the business community have been celebrating the victory of landing a new Airbus factory in Mobile. While this is a significant feat and worthy of celebration, it is not alway clear that big tax incentives means big returns for states. In a 2012 … Continued
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July 9, 2012
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Roberts’ Rule: Conservative Double Cross or Constitutional Brilliance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Much has been made of the ruling by Chief Justice John Roberts since last Thursday when he sided with the liberal wing of the court to uphold the key provisions in the Affordable Care Act. For most conservatives Roberts’ ruling has been seen as a betrayal of principle, a … Continued
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July 5, 2012
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Happy Independence Day, from a curmudgeon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The 4th of July is always a great day to reflect, rejoice and reconsider anew the United States of America. It is the day we commemorate the founding of our great nation. A great, wonderful and crazy place that is home. Our nation is many things, the world’s longest … Continued
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July 4, 2012

Alabama Healthcare Exchange, the Way Forward

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has left the large majority of the law in place. One of the centerpieces of the legislation is the Healthcare Exchange portion. Perhaps no one in Alabama is more knowledgable on the subject of the law surrounding these exchanges … Continued
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June 29, 2012

McClendon Sees Ruling as Erosion of Freedom

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter SPRINGVILLE—”If you think we live in a free country, today’s Supreme Court ruling should change your mind.” Strong words from the Chairman of the Alabama State House of Representative Health Committee Jim McClendon (R-Springville). McClendon says “This is the greatest leap toward socialism since the Johnson administrations’ Great Society.” … Continued
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June 28, 2012