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Birmingham Rep. Oliver Robinson resigns House seat

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Democrat Rep. Oliver Robinson from Birmingham has decided his time is up on Goat Hill. On Wednesday, Robinson announced he would retire from the Alabama House of Representatives. Robinson, who has represented House District 58 in Birmingham since 1998, said he was retiring because his daughter has taken a … Continued
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December 1, 2016

Anonymous student posts video critical of ASU President

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It appears that the Alabama State University Board of Trustees aren’t the only ones fed up with ASU President Gwendolyn Boyd. On Saturday, an anonymous student veiled his identity and posted a video extremely critical of Boyd, laying out several charges intended to highlight Boyd’s mismanagement and push the Board … Continued
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November 15, 2016

Alabama Democrats Surprised by Trump Victory, Plan to Move Forward

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, businessman Donald J. Trump (R) swept the electoral map in a shocking upset that left Democrats across the United States in shock and bewildered, wondering what his administration will hold and whether he will keep his controversial campaign promises. “I’m not so much shocked, as surprised,” Alabama … Continued
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November 10, 2016

Justice Mike Bolin May Face JIC Investigation and Possible Suspension

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Mike Bolin may face a judicial ethics investigation by Alabama’s Judicial Inquiry Commission, following the submission of a complaint by Sanctity of Marriage Alabama (SOMA). The anti-same-sex marriage group filed an ethics complaint with the JIC on Monday, alleging that Bolin violated the State’s Canons … Continued
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November 8, 2016

Eight Alabama Cities Receive Failing Grades on LGBTQ Equality

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—All of the cities in Alabama scored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on LGBTQ equality received a failing grade in this year’s Municipal Equality Index. The eight cities scored an average of eight out of 100 points. The index, which was released Monday, scores the inclusivity of … Continued
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October 18, 2016

Rep. Mike Rogers Still Plans to Vote for Donald Trump

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter AUBURN—After the latest hot-mic recordings and sexual assault allegations directed at the Republican presidential nominee, Rep. Mike Rogers (R) is still planning to vote for Donald Trump. “I plan to vote for Donald Trump for president,” Rogers said in a statement on his campaign site. “I have pledged … Continued
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October 17, 2016

More Alabama Republicans Abandon Trump

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—More Republican members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation are adding on to condemnations against the Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R), Rep. Martha Roby (R) and Gov. Robert Bentley have abandoned the controversial Republican candidate. “It is now clear that Donald Trump is not fit … Continued
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October 8, 2016