Court

Court of Criminal Appeals continues its failure to rule in Hubbard case

With the indictment, conviction and sentencing of former Republican Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, there was an expectation of change. But because the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has failed to rule on Hubbard’s case, the once-hoped-for new dawn in Alabama politics is on hold. For 11 months, the appeals court has been in … Continued

Bill Britt

April 12, 2018

Marshall leading 14-state brief to support Pensacola in maintaining cross in public park

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a group of attorneys general from across the country in supporting the city of Pensacola, Florida, in a court battle to keep a historic cross on display in a public park. Marshall led a group of 14 AGs in writing an amicus, or … Continued

Chip Brownlee

October 5, 2017

Former Gov. Siegelman announces book about legal case, says he’s still innocent

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman announced he is writing a new book about his legal case, which landed him a conviction in federal prison for five years. Siegelman said this during an interview with the Alabama Political Reporter’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Britt during a live taping of the TV show … Continued

Sam Mattison

October 2, 2017

Baldwin County judge Michelle Thomason to seek seat on Alabama Court of Civil Appeals

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason is seeking a seat on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in next year’s general election. Thomason, a Republican, will be running for the seat on the court currently held by Judge Craig Pittman, who plans to retire and has officially endorsed Thomason … Continued

Chip Brownlee

September 20, 2017

AG candidate Sam McLure addresses Constitution Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017, Alabama Attorney General candidate Sam McLure spoke to the Alabama Constitution Party at their summer meeting in Prattville’s Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant at Bass Pro Shop. McLure said, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 30, 2017

Opinion

What’s the going rate?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What are we to make of an Attorney General who takes campaign donations from a lawyer/lobbyist who would gut the State’s Ethics laws? In the political world, friends give campaign donations, but political action committees, lawyers, lobbyists, and businesses invest; and they expect a return on their investment. So, … Continued

Bill Britt

July 27, 2017

Jackson unapologetic over 19 hours of Legislative time wasted last week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 11, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives met for a rare 14 and a half hour session. Most of that time however the Legislators were forced to listen to a robot reading the House Redistricting plan word for word. The Alabama Legislature has an arcane provision in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 16, 2017

Court rules against Birmingham Water Works Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, December 19, 2016, Jefferson County Circuit Judges Robert Vance Jr. ruled that legislation sponsored by State Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) , SB89 to expand the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) was passed legally and can now be implemented. Former State Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) said, “Great news for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 21, 2016

Montgomery officer indicted for murder; victim’s family relieved

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Franklin Gunn was driving through Washington D.C. when he got the news that the Montgomery Police officer who shot and killed his unarmed brother has been indicted for murder. “Oh, man, I really appreciate you calling me and telling me this – it really does restore my faith some … Continued

Josh Moon

November 19, 2016

Opinion

A Dark Omen Rises From Moore Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Those politicos and advocates who follow history should mark Friday, September 30,2016 on their calendars and note it as the day the State of Alabama changed due to the suspension of Chief Justice Roy S. Moore from the Alabama Supreme Court. There is no reason for anyone on either … Continued

Bill Britt

October 4, 2016