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Ethics Commission Continues To Issue Opinions Contrary To Law

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It is almost laughable and tragically so to use the word “ethics” when referring to the commission charged with overseeing the State’s ethics laws. In a recent opinion concerning Rep. Randy Davis (R-Daphne), the ethics commission approved Davis’ request to take a job from a principal with business before … Continued
April 11, 2016

Senators Question Ethics Opinions

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recent opinions issued under the guidance of new Ethics Director Tom Albritton are increasingly facing criticism from the press and members of the State legislature. Ethics opinions written for Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham), Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson, and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston), have all … Continued
September 22, 2015

Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After some harsh words were exchanged on the Senate Floor, Marsh’s bill was given a favorable report by the Tourism Committee with a vote of 6-2. When the Senate convened on Tuesday, … Continued
August 5, 2015

Brewbaker Against Gambling Expansion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the debate over gambling heats up, one State Senator says he is dead-set against it. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has proposed a Constitutional Amendment that would allow casino-style gambling at seven locations in the State. “I just can’t bring myself to vote for it, and I … Continued
July 2, 2015

President Silver Accepts Buyout From ASU Trustees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State University (ASU) Board of Trustees (BOT) voted on Friday in favor of a mutual separation with President Joseph Silver on Friday that will end President Silver’s employment at the historically black college. According to original reporting by the Montgomery Advertiser’s Sebastian Kitchen, that agreement will pay … Continued
December 26, 2012

Bentley Reported to be No Vote on Firing ASU’s President Silver

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is reported as saying he will not vote to fire suspended Alabama State University (ASU) President, Dr. Joseph Silver on Friday. ASU’s Board of Trustees (BOT) is scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Dunn Oliver Acadome board room at ASU. According … Continued
December 21, 2012

Bentley Orders Forensic Audit at Alabama State

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced on Friday that he is ordering a forensic audit of embattled Alabama State University (ASU).  The review will be conducted by Forensic Strategic Solutions, Inc., of Birmingham.  Gov. Bentley’s statement said that the second audit is supported by the leadership at ASU. Gov. … Continued
December 19, 2012

Legislators File Freedom of Information Act Request to See ASU Contracts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Senator Dick Brewbaker (R), Representative Jay Love (R), and Senator Trip Pittman (R) sent the interim President of Alabama State University (ASU), Dr. William Harris, a letter notifying him that the trio of legislators have filed a Freedom of Information Act request for all “contracts, subcontracts, and … Continued
December 13, 2012

The decision is yours but consider the facts and vote

By Dick L. Brewbaker The voters have a big decision to make on September 18. The voters will decide whether to take 145 million a year for three years from the principal of the Alabama Trust Fund to shore up Alabama’s General Fund Budget. This is a game changing decision. It will decide the direction … Continued
August 17, 2012

State ethics law puts few limits on lawmakers’ trips abroad

Staff Report The Legislature may have capped gifts to teachers at $25, but there are no similar limits to the trips lawmakers can take abroad. At least four lawmakers took a jaunt to Turkey last year where travel and accommodations were paid in whole or in part by a group promoting bonds between Turkey and … Continued
June 4, 2012