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HD 43 Candidates Bitterly Divided Over Common Core

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 22, six of the seven candidates in Alabama House District 43 attended the HD:43 forum at the New Hope Cumberland Baptist Church.  While the six Republicans agreed on most issues, the candidates expressed widely differing views on Common Core; the issue that has divided Republicans across … Continued
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May 28, 2014

Who Knew What And When: Wren’s Statement of Facts

 By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— An investigation of a major political scandal asks the same set of questions: “Who knew what and when.” When considering the recent arrest, conviction and plea agreement of disgraced lawmaker, Greg Wren R-Montgomery, the questions to ask are, “Who knew about the plan to place language into the 2013 House General … Continued
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April 28, 2014

Attacking the Messenger, Ignoring the Message (And Leaks)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Foundation for Limited Government is under attack for allegedly violating the Fair Campaign Practice Act (FCPA). Senate President Pro Tem, Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has accused the foundation of breaking the State’s Fair Campaign Practice Act as well as being a front for the Alabama Education Association. But, … Continued
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April 16, 2014

Del Marsh Complaint over Anti-Corruption Ads Heads to AG

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Senate Pro Temp Del Marsh has asked that Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett to review the legality of advertisements funded by the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Bennett, though, has forwarded the complaint to the Office of the Attorney General, saying that as a matter of protocol, that … Continued
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April 11, 2014

GOP Chairman Accuses Foundation of “Dirty, Potentially Unlawful, Political Tricks”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, Chairman of the ALGOP Bill Armistead leveled a barrage of attacks on the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Armistead claims that the organization is participating in “Dirty, Potentially Unlawful, Political Tricks.” In a press release, Armistead called the group “elusive,” complaining about the “Take The Pledge” television … Continued
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March 31, 2014

Former State Senator Asks Legislators to Sign Anti-Corruption Pledge

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—”The politicians told us to trust them and gave us their word that they’d clean up Montgomery. But Speaker Mike Hubbard’s Handshake with Alabama was nothing more than an illusion.” These are the words of John Rice, President of the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Last week, Rice, a … Continued
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March 25, 2014

Marsh Dark Money Group Behind Teacher Attack Ads

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, a hit piece on teachers and education support personnel was released by the Foundation for Accountability in Education, Inc. The television commercial, said to be playing Statewide, seeks to vilify educators or anyone who is a member of the Alabama Education Association. Who is behind this non-profit, … Continued
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March 24, 2014

Hubbard Becomes Unhinged

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—“He’s come unhinged,” those are the words a lawmaker used to describe Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) as he announced that the House would pull and all-nighter. But before the marathon session was to continue, Hubbard allowed for a break so members could attend a Business Council of … Continued
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March 20, 2014

Marsh’s Incumbent Protection Plan: Only The Wealthy Need Apply

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is one of the wealthiest men in the State Legislature. He wants to raise the primary elections fees to ensure that only the wealthiest Alabamians or incumbents will be among the ranks of those who serve in public office. In a scheme … Continued
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March 19, 2014