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Armistead Discusses Common Core

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In his weekly column on September 2, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said that many in the State of Alabama are anxiously awaiting what the Alabama Legislature will do about Common Core, when it reconvenes next Spring. Chairman Armistead wrote, “Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal took a bold step … Continued
September 3, 2014

Leaked Report Reveals Facts on Hubbard/RSLC

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, politico.com published a confidential report revealing that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, in collusion with the Republican State Leadership Committee, (RSLC), funneled over a million dollars into Alabama “improperly.” The investigation was led by notable D.C. law firm, Baker Hostetler. Many elements of the memo have … Continued
August 5, 2014

Campaign Juggernaut Running Low on Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Political Action Committees controlled by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, and former Gov. Bob Riley, are woefully underfunded heading into the November General Elections. Combined Alabama 2014 PAC and Storm PAC have approximately $52,000. currently on hand. With several competitive Senate and House races looming, Hubbard and … Continued
August 1, 2014

Gov. Bentley Sets the Record Straight

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, State media created a firestorm after publishing statements attributed to Gov. Robert Bentley. It appeared as if the Governor planned to call a special session of the Legislature to raid the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in order to pay for economic incentives to lure out-of-state businesses. Later … Continued
July 28, 2014

Hubbard Crows But Some Chickens are Roosting in a New Nest

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, and Riley, Inc., have been crowing loudly since the primary elections. Little has been said about the five incumbent Republicans, (and one of Hubbard’s handpicked candidates in an open seat) who were soundly beaten by conservative pro-education members of the GOP. If you … Continued
June 26, 2014

Governor’s Staff Undergoes Major Reorganization

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Major changes are coming to the Office of Governor Robert Bentley as a reorganization is underway. According the sources close to the Governor’s Office Jonathan Barganier who currently serves as Senate Liaison will assume the post of Deputy Chief of Staff under Interim Chief of Staff Seth Hammett. Ross … Continued
June 20, 2014

England Says Prison Task Force Likely to Be Presenting Ideas to Federal Judge

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Christopher John England (D) from Tuscaloosa warns that he expects the State to be sued over its prison conditions and fears that the State could be forced to spend more money for new prisons and/or release numerous potentially dangerous inmates in to Alabama communities by federal authorities. … Continued
June 12, 2014

Governor Bentley Addresses Prison Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced in a press conference that he was launching the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), a comprehensive study of the State’s criminal justice system that the State hopes will identify ways to implement more cost effective criminal justice policies. The Council … Continued
June 11, 2014

Chambliss Cries Fraud in District 30 Primary

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Secretary of State Jim Bennett said that there were no documented cases of fraud during Tuesday’s primary election. However, Clyde Chambliss, who is running for Senate District 30, cried fraud in the middle of the hotly contested Republican primary on Tuesday. Tuesday, on his Facebook page, Chambliss’ campaign posted … Continued
June 10, 2014

Establishment Candidates Hold On to Power

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R Anniston retained their seats in Tuesday’s Republican Primary.  Not only did they win, most of their allies received big wins as well. Rep. Mike Hubbard crushed challenger Sandy Toomer by 20 percentage points. Congressman … Continued
June 4, 2014