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New House Bill Seeks Star Chamber Powers

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A new bill sponsored by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R- Auburn) would create a joint-legislative committee that would not only pay its members, but also grant them the power to “approve, modify, or withhold” funds budgeted to State agencies and other government entities. HB257 envisions a “Star … Continued
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March 17, 2015

Email Sheds Light on Clerk’s Removal and New Sheriffs Methods

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Among the many things to be learned from a recently released email between Speaker Mike Hubbard and former Gov. Bob Riley, is that Hubbard wants to protect Riley’s State contracts, and demonstrate his personal toughness to State House staff. The joint Legislative Contract Review Committee has oversight to examine … Continued
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March 13, 2015

Charter Schools Are Coming

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For years, State Republicans have touted Charter schools as the cure all for education. But, is it really the silver bullet that will fix the system, just another way for the elites to make money, or a mixed bag of both? In a press release announcing legislation to create … Continued
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March 10, 2015

Leaked Email Reveals Charter School Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In an email to the House Republicans, Speaker Mike Hubbard has revealed the outline of the Charter School plan for the 2015 Legislative session, noting, “This legislation will be a priority for us.” (See draft bill here.) Known as the the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, the bill … Continued
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February 20, 2015

Senate GOP Conference Holding Big Luncheon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—If having a tasty lunch with 26 Republican State Senators next week tickles your fancy, you might consider writing a big check for the privilege. Just days before the beginning of the 2015 Legislative session, the Alabama Senate Republican Conference, Inc., is hosting a fundraising luncheon. The Conference is … Continued
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February 11, 2015

The Road Ahead for Gov. Robert Bentley

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In his Inaugural Address, Governor Robert Bentley cited, in broad terms, his agenda for the next four years. Among those items were the never ending hopes of budget, prisons and healthcare reforms. When Bentley says he loves the State of Alabama and its people, there is no question he … Continued
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January 22, 2015

Senate Announces Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the Alabama Senate announced its committee assignments for the next four years. (See full list of committee assignments here.) State Senator Tom Whatley (R) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forest Committee. Sen. Slade Blackwell (R) will be the chairman of the Banking & … Continued
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January 15, 2015

Marsh Re-elected President Pro Tem

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—By a unanimous vote in the Alabama Senate, Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) was re-elected President Pro Tem during the first day of the 2015 Organizational Session. He was immediately sworn in by Lt. Governor Kay Ivey. This will be Marsh’s second term as President Pro Tem. Marsh said he … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Donations Down For Accountability Act SGOs

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has repeatedly said that he would like to raise the $25 million cap of the Alabama Accountability Act. But recent, numbers coming from the Revenue Department show that as of January 5, 2015, the program has verified only $12,732,968 from 634 donations. … Continued
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January 7, 2015

Will Gov. Bentley Take The Reins?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley said that he would like to be the greatest governor the State has ever known, not for vanity’s sake, but because he loves the people. He said that he wants to make life better from every Alabamian. This is a noble goal and one worthy of … Continued
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January 5, 2015