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Today is the Great Lottery Showdown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This is like a Western with no gunplay. Today, two roughly evenly matched groups of Republican lawmakers are going to square off in the Alabama House of Representatives to decide the fate of Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) State General Fund lottery constitutional amendment, Senate Bill Three (SB3). SB3 was … Continued
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August 25, 2016

Opposition to Lottery is Growing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Polls routinely show us that most people in Alabama favor having a lottery of some sort; but there is huge disagreement on the details and where that money should go. Four of the twelve legislative days in this Special Session have been burned up and no lottery bill has … Continued
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August 19, 2016

Bentley Approves Emergency Funding for Zika Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, as the threat from the Zika virus continues to grow, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the State’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to … Continued
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August 11, 2016
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Dire Threats, Opportunities

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As anticipated, a special Legislative Session has been called by Governor Robert Bentley. The Session is set to begin this Monday, August 15. Dr. Bentley has bemoaned the fact that the legislature refused to grant Medicaid the $85 million they said they needed in the budget fiscal year, which … Continued
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August 10, 2016

Byrne Urges President Obama to Use Remaining Ebola Funds to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to President Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus. According to information provided by Congressman Byrne’s office, “In April, the Obama Administration announced that it … Continued
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August 5, 2016

Siegelman Says: Not This Lottery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Seventeen years ago, one Alabama Governor proposed a lottery amendment to the Constitution. It sailed through the Alabama Legislature and went to the people of Alabama who decisively rejected the proposal. Now a new Alabama Governor, Robert Bentley (R), is proposing a new lottery amendment; but that former Governor, … Continued
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August 3, 2016

Morrow Says Hubbard’s Book Was Nothing But a Pack of Lies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 8, disgraced former Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was sentenced by Judge Walker to four years in prison plus sixteen years of probation and a $210,000 for 12 felony counts of violating Alabama’s ethics law…..ironically a bill that was championed by Mike … Continued
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July 11, 2016
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The Next Speaker of the House Should Not Be Chosen Behind Closed Doors

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford When former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, was convicted on 12 felony counts of corruption, he was immediately removed from office. Now, the state House of Representatives must elect a new speaker. The state constitution requires legislators to hold a public vote to elect the next speaker, but … Continued
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July 7, 2016
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Trump Card is No Card for Republicans

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Looks like we’ll have another President Clinton. This time, Hillary. She’s the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, and there’s no way Republican Donald Trump can beat her. There just isn’t. The way U.S. demographics are today, it’d be difficult for any Republican to beat the Democratic nominee. Trump, though, … Continued
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June 8, 2016
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After the Storm: A Modest Proposal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Jury selection in the State vs Michael G. Hubbard began Monday, with opening arguments to begin on May 24 or 25. The trial is expected to last approximately a month, according to statements made at the last hearing. If Hubbard, who is charged with 23 felony counts of public … Continued
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May 17, 2016