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More medical professionals plead guilty in Montgomery pill mill case

During the past few weeks, three more health care providers have pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill” prosecution arising out of a now-closed Montgomery medical office. United States Attorney Louis Franklin announced the guilty pleas on Monday. That medical practice was known as “Family Practice” and was located in Montgomery. In November of last … Continued
May 17, 2018

Birmingham-area doctors indicted for role in pill mill

Wednesday, federal authorities announced that Birmingham area doctors and their co-conspirators were indicted for $7.8 million in health care fraud, unlawful drug distribution and money laundering The March indictments were unsealed Wednesday, charging four people in connection to a $7.8 million health care fraud conspiracy at a Birmingham clinic, and charges that the husband and … Continued
April 5, 2018

Legislature passed bill requiring drivers with a DUI to use an interlocking device

Last week, the Alabama Legislature forwarded legislation to the governor requiring that motorists with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) to install an interlock device on their motor vehicle. An ignition interlock is a device that prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver has been drinking alcohol. Like a breathalyzer, an ignition interlock measures … Continued
April 4, 2018

House sends economic developer bill to governor’s desk

Just before ending this year’s legislative session, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to send a controversial economic development bill — one that would exempt a large group of “economic development professionals” from having to register as lobbyists — to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk. By a vote of 52 to 22 with a large contingency … Continued
March 30, 2018

Millennial-aged lawmakers create bipartisan Alabama Future Caucus

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Several Alabama lawmakers are launching a new bipartisan caucus focused on solving partisan strife and problems facing young Alabamians. Caucus co-chairs Rep. Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) and Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) joined by seven other millennial-aged lawmakers, announced the creation of the Alabama Future Caucus on Thursday. The … Continued
April 28, 2017

Ending Judicial Override: Gov. Kay Ivey’s first signature

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The first bill Gov. Kay Ivey signed after becoming Governor Monday evening was a bill that will put an end to Judicial Override in capital punishment. The bill will now become law. Ivey signed her first act, Senate Bill 16, sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker in the Senate … Continued
April 12, 2017

Democrats Respond to Court Decision on Alabama Redistricting Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 25, the US Supreme Court sent the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus’s case challenging the State’s 2012 legislative redistricting plan back to District Court in Alabama for a new trial. The Black Democrats argue that the redistricting plan passed by both Houses of the Alabama Legislature in 2012 … Continued
March 26, 2015

England addresses Birmingham Young Democrats

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM–Representative Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) addressed the Birmingham Young Democrats Monday night at their June meeting. England spoke about the history of the Alabama Democratic Party, how he got his start in politics and the issues that will come up during the 2014 elections. Most notably, England spoke about the … Continued
June 19, 2013

Speaklight Gate Rattles the State House

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_KbHDzlC4c MONTGOMERY–On the last day of the legislative session, House Democrats were up to more antics than their bow ties suggested. Not only was the last legislative day “Napoleon Bracy Day,” during which all of the House Democratic Caucus members wore bow ties in honor of Bracy’s (D-Prichard) typical … Continued
May 28, 2013