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The Disappearing Waiting List: What FL Can Teach AL About SGOs

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Since the release of a report on SGO finances earlier this month by the Alabama Department of Revenue, proponents of the Accountability Act have gone to great lengths to defend the numbers reported therein. Showing the distribution of only nine scholarships statewide in 2013 despite nearly $25 … Continued
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July 31, 2014

Florida’s SGO Program Expanded Through “Procedural Trick”

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Those involved in Florida’s “school choice,” Accountability Act-style program are sure to be celebrating this week – including John Kirtley, the venture capitalist who partnered with former Governor Bob Riley to form Alabama’s most prominent SGO, or scholarship granting organization. SGOs, in both Florida and Alabama, provide scholarships to … Continued
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May 6, 2014

Who Knew What And When: Wren’s Statement of Facts

 By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— An investigation of a major political scandal asks the same set of questions: “Who knew what and when.” When considering the recent arrest, conviction and plea agreement of disgraced lawmaker, Greg Wren R-Montgomery, the questions to ask are, “Who knew about the plan to place language into the 2013 House General … Continued
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April 28, 2014

Byrne Collects More Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter First District Congressional candidate Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose has been garnering support from many individuals and groups in his quest for the First Congressional seat vacated by the retirement of Representative Jo Bonner (R). Since his first place finish in the Special Republican Primary, Byrne has received endorsements … Continued
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October 17, 2013

Bonner Resigns and Replacement Frontrunners Emerge

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, Representative Jo Bonner gave his farewell speech to Congress prior to his resignation, which takes effect at midnight on Friday. In his speech, Bonner talked about his experiences in Congress and thanked his colleagues and constituents. Bonner will take a position as Vice Chancellor within the University of … Continued
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August 2, 2013

Griffith Joins List Of AL-01 Primary Candidates

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Wells Griffith joined the growing list of candidates seeking to run for the first congressional district following the resignation of Congressman Jo Bonner. Griffith will run in the special election primary against seven other Republican candidates and one Independent. Griffith worked for two years as the Deputy Chief-of-Staff to the … Continued
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July 11, 2013

AL-01 Candidates Continue To Emerge

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Another candidate has entered the race to replace Congressman Jo Bonner in the first district. Daniel Dyas has joined the list of candidates who plan to compete for the position in a special election. Dyas, a Fairhope builder, has joined the list of six Republicans and one independent who … Continued
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July 5, 2013

Alex Schriver Announced as Byrne Campaign Manager

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Byrne for Congress campaign announced in an email that Alex Schriver will serve as Senator Byrne’s campaign manager. Bradley Byrne (R) is a former State Senator from Montrose, a former head of the Alabama two year college system, a former member of the Alabama State School … Continued
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June 27, 2013

ALEC influences Alabama legislators

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–From voter identification laws to immigration bills, many states seem to be acting as if from the same agenda in recent years. It’s no secret that lobbying groups impact public policy on all levels, but many states are being influenced by a stronger, more powerful group. ALEC, the American … Continued
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June 25, 2013

Fincher Joins Crowded Field Considering Run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republicans like their incumbent Congressmen. Primary challenges to Representatives Spencer Bachus, Jo Bonner, and Mo Brooks were easily defeated by the incumbents. Democratic challengers to Representatives Martha Roby, Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt as well as Bachus and Brooks were similarly crushed in the 2012 election. Veteran U.S. Representative … Continued
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May 24, 2013