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Special Session August 15

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“Not just about a lottery,” Gov. Bentley began, as he announced the August 15, 2016 Special Legislative Session, “This is about our people.” In a short video, Bentley said he wanted the legislature to work together to solve the decades-old budget problems, to protect the “Most vulnerable and helpless” … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Update: Bentley May Doom Medicaid, Lottery Siegelman-Style

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter   Update: In what is being described as a bizarre video press release, Gov. Robert Bentley spoke for over five minutes about a Special Session without ever once mentioning the date of the call. Bentley says he will be traveling the State to gather support for a Lottery to … Continued
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July 27, 2016

Innocence Inquiry Commission Moves to House

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) is working to move his historic legislation forward to establish an Alabama Innocence Inquiry Commission. An Innocence Inquiry Commission will hear a deathrow inmate’s case in lieu of a lengthy and costly appeals process, if there “…is physical evidence that can prove actual innocence, … Continued
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April 12, 2016

Unwired, Rewired or Dead Wired?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For years, Senators Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Jim McClendon (R-Springville) have worked tirelessly to bring twenty-first century technology to Alabama’s school children. With their goal in sight, Gov. Robert Bentley added an executive amendment to the bill passed by the House and Senate, potentially killing the bill altogether. Dial … Continued
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March 10, 2016