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Breaking The Pattern Of Corruption In Alabama Politics

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford We’ve all heard the famous saying, “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” It’s more than just a saying, really. It’s a lesson from history that Alabama leaders have continued to repeat over and over again. The conviction of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, the suspension and pending hearing of … Continued
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June 14, 2016

Christopher Countryman Running for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26, the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) interviewed Christopher A. Countryman, the first to declare his candidacy for Governor of Alabama. Mr. Countryman answered a series of APR’s questions in writing, about the issues facing Alabama as we head toward the 2018 elections. APR: Should we borrow $800 … Continued
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June 3, 2016
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Hubbard Hubbub Finally Goes to Trial

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Let’s celebrate! Finally, the trial for Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is underway. Well, technically underway. Jury selection began this week. As APR Editor in Chief Bill Britt reports, about 100 Lee County residents were called for jury duty. About 25 of those were let go … Continued
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May 18, 2016

Roy Moore Could be Removed From Office Again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) again faces the possibility that he could be removed from his role as Chief Justice. On Friday, May 6, the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) announced that it has filed ethics charges against the twice elected Chief Justice. The charges are the result … Continued
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May 7, 2016
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Gov. Bentley Now a Benign Punchline

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers There appears to be very little interest in promoting an effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley. With very few legislative days left in the session, legislators have a myriad of problems to deal with, not the least of which are the budgets, especially the General Fund. The financial woes … Continued
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April 13, 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

Death Penalty Ruling Illuminates Inadequate Funding

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tracie Todd issued an order finding, “[T]he death penalty in Alabama is being imposed in a ‘wholly arbitrary and capricious manner.’” Judge Todd, also cites “inadequate funding has detrimentally affected, the ability of any judge to adequately comport with the theoretical or practical … Continued
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March 8, 2016

Judge Denies Hubbard’s Motion for Continuance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Trial Judge Jacob Walker, III stated at Tuesday’s hearing, that he will not grant Speaker Mike Hubbard another continuance in his felony public corruption case. Judge Walker has ordered the trial to begin March 28, as scheduled. However, he did speculate that an appeal on pre-trial motions to a … Continued
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January 27, 2016