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Gov. Ivey asks Pro Tem Marsh to press forward with controversial bill

Last week, economic development proposal, HB317, was left hanging while Republican Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh met with Gov. Kay Ivey to discuss the bill’s future. Bogged down in controversy, HB317 seeks to create a new class of individuals called economic development professionals who are exempt from state ethics laws. Currently, those who engage … Continued
March 20, 2018

Debate over ethics is being watched nationally in the economic development community

On Wednesday, proponents of House Bill 317 argued before the Senate about passing the legislation that would exempt economic developers from Alabama’s landmark 2010 ethics bill. Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said that the bill is necessary so that economic developers can do their jobs and continue to bring jobs and investment to Alabama. That … Continued
March 20, 2018

House OKs bill to clarify consulting contracts by state legislators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to try to clarify how legislators accept consulting contracts under Alabama’s 2010 ethics law. Some pundits have suggested that House Bill 387 is actually designed to weaken the existing ethics law. Sponsor state Rep. Rich Wingo, R-Tuscaloosa, argues that the … Continued
March 14, 2018

The Alabama House: Making Illegal Lobbying Legal Again

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There they go again. Your Alabama Legislature, playing with the ethics laws. Loosening them. Giving themselves a little more wiggle room, because dammit, earning an easy $45,000-plus for putting in a three-day work week three months out of the year can really grind on a man, I reckon. Tuesday … Continued
March 7, 2018

Senate bill would require more Ethics Commission oversight of lawmaker consulting contracts

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter An Alabama State Senate committee approved a bill Thursday that would require more Ethics Commission oversight of lawmakers’ consulting contracts if those contracts are outside the normal scope of the member’s profession or business. The bill as it passed out of committee would require a company or person seeking … Continued
February 16, 2018

Zeigler to run for second term as state auditor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Alabama state Auditor Jim Zeigler announced that he will seek a second term. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Alabama as State Auditor, and I humbly ask for their vote again on June 5th,” Zeigler said. “State Government needs a watchman against wasteful spending … Continued
February 2, 2018

Judge dismisses three from Pouncey lawsuit

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has dismissed two Department of Education attorneys and the former interim state schools superintendent from a lawsuit filed last year by Jefferson County superintendent Craig Pouncey alleging a conspiracy to deny him the superintendent’s job. Judge Roman Shaul, in a two-page order, released … Continued
February 1, 2018

Measure for measure: The politics of 2017

By Bill Britt Alabama Poltical Reporter From Aesop, we learn that, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” And Oscar Wilde teaches us that, “No good deed goes unpunished.” So it is in politics that we experience both measures for measure as a darkly divine comedy where misunderstandings and hidden actors … Continued
December 22, 2017

Stacy George drops out of Governor’s race, endorses Kay Ivey

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George (R) announced that he was dropping out of the Alabama governor’s race and was endorsing Gov. Kay Ivey. George says that he is dropping out of public life. He will complete his book. “I, Stacy Lee George am leaving the 2018 Governor’s … Continued
November 20, 2017

The same men quick to judge Bentley rush to Roy Moore’s defense

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The allegations facing U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore are not Alabama’s first experience with alleged sexual improprieties among the state’s top brass. The reaction, however, is much different from the two men who led the charge against former Gov. Robert Bentley when he was accused of having an affair … Continued
November 13, 2017