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The message from the House, Reapportionment will go to court

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–In what was to be a losing battle, the House Democrats fought with tenacity to change the House map for Reapportionment. “This plan for reapportionment will have to be pre-cleared before the U.S. Justice Department or the federal court before it will become valid” said Representative James E. Buskey … Continued
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May 22, 2012

PCI, Part 3: Justice Not Denied Yet

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Ruthie Mae Rachard is the baby sister of Calvin McGhee the man who fought for the recognition of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, (PCI). From the 50s to the 70s tribal leader Calvin McGhee spearheaded a campaign for recognition of Creek land claims in the southeastern states. Ruthie … Continued
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May 21, 2012
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Not the Rumble in the Jungle but the Massacre in Montgomery

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter So, here we are, politico fans, it is the last round of the 2012 Legislative Session. There have been some knockdowns, some below the belt hit and lots of blood and gore but this is it, the big one. In one corner is the Governor “Dr. Daddy” Bentley. The … Continued
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May 18, 2012

Rumors say fate of Special Session hangs in the balance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Report MONTGOMERY— If the rumor is true, Gov. Robert Bentley has stepped up his game by threatening not not call a Special Session of the Legislature until he gets his way. In a show of gubernatorial might there is speculation that Bentley will not call a Special Session in the … Continued
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May 16, 2012

The fate of many unborn sits and waits for a vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Few bills before the Alabama legislature have the ability to actually save lives SB196 is one of those bill. SB196 is designed to provide medicine and services needed in the treatment for at-risk newborn babies particularly those born prematurely. Known as the Healthy infant Act this bill meant … Continued
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May 16, 2012

Update 2: Staff shake-up coming to Governor’s office

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Multiple sources from inside the administration have confirmed staff changes are coming within the governor’s inner circle. According to these sources current Chief of Staff David Perry will be leaving the governor’s office to join RSA. Perry will be replacing Mark Reynolds who has exited RSA. Perry will … Continued
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May 10, 2012

Bail Bonds Strike Never Intended, apology extended

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Recently, John Sanders sent an email to members of the state legislature threatening a statewide strike by bail bondsman. In the email Sanders said that bail bondsman across the state to show opposition to HB688, a bill that would place a fee on bonds issued. In the email said … Continued
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May 9, 2012
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Where is the pig?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Almost daily the question is raised, “What has this legislative session accomplished?” For most of us who cover the daily grind of legislative sausage making it is difficult sometimes to see the pig for its parts. One thing is evident what started out as a coherent body of legislators … Continued
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May 9, 2012