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Campaign mailer parodies representative with sex shop

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, voters in District 74 received a campaign mail piece parodying the area’s state representative with a reference to a well known Montgomery sex shop. Representative Jay Love (R-Montgomery) was the target of the push card that read, “Jay Love Stuff, More Bang for Your Buck!” A play … Continued
June 4, 2013

Republican dissent may kill the governor’s executive amendments on HB658

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Last week, Governor Bentley announced his executive amendments to HB658, which will delay the scholarship program and tax credits in the Alabama Accountability Act until the 2015-2016 school year. Since the governor’s announcements on Wednesday, Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said that he would not bring the bill … Continued
May 20, 2013

“Switcharoo” Marsh takes swing at the Governor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this week, the Governor asked the members of the Alabama Legislature to agree to a two-year moratorium on portions of the Alabama Accountability Act. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh tersely responded by basically telling the Governor to “stick it.” Marsh and his House counterpart, Speaker Mike Hubbard, … Continued
May 19, 2013

Governor Bentley attempts to gain support for executive amendments

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley is working to get the Republican leadership to support his executive amendment to HB658, which would delay implementation of the Alabama Accountability Act until 2015. Wednesday, the governor announced his plans, citing fiscal responsibility and the need to allow failing schools time to improve as reasons why … Continued
May 19, 2013

Bentley returns to sound principle while others foolishly resist

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what might be considered deja vu all over again, the governor visited several of Alabama’s radio talking-heads to find support for his executive amendment to the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). The thrust of Gov. Bentley’s argument is that the state needs a two-year delay in offering tax credits … Continued
May 17, 2013

Changes to Accountability Act may be “DOA,” according to Marsh

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said that he will not allow HB658, the bill to change certain portions of the Alabama Accountability Act, to come to a vote with Governor Bentley’s executive amendment attached. Monday will be the last day of the 2013 regular session. Marsh has said … Continued
May 17, 2013

Governor wants to delay Accountability Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce an executive amendment to HB658 that would postpone the tax credits from the Alabama Accountability Act. This bill contains proposed changes to the Alabama Accountability Act, legislation intended to provide greater flexibility to public schools. If his amendment passes, the … Continued
May 16, 2013

Alabama Democratic Majority Chairman, Justice Mark Kennedy, Denounces Republican Attempts to Make Voting More Difficult

Staff Report Montgomery – The Republican Supermajority in the Alabama Legislature is moving closer to making it more difficult to register to vote in Alabama.  Citizens can currently register to vote up to 10 days before Election Day.  A bill making its way through the Republican-controlled Legislature would change that deadline to 17 days before … Continued
May 10, 2013

Are Barron-Johnson Indictments a Foreshadow of Things to Come?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week’s surprise gave way to worry and confusion as the details of Lowell Barron’s indictment were revealed. The grounds on which Barron and Johnson were charged could potentially cast a wide net over many in state politics. Former State Senator Barron and his longtime assistant Jill Johnson were charged … Continued
April 29, 2013

House Committee holds public hearing on Common Core repeal

By Beth Clayton MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, the House committee on education policy heard testimony on HB 565, introduced by Representative Jim Barton (R-Mobile), repealing common core education standards in Alabama. Senator Del Marsh announced on Tuesday that a similar bill, SB190, would be withdrawn in the Senate because he didn’t feel that they had appropriate time to … Continued
April 26, 2013