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Legislative watchdogs propose ethics reform agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2010, then Republican Party Chairman State Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) led a historic campaign for the Republican Party to take over the Alabama Legislature from 135 years of Democratic Party domination and clean up the corrupt Montgomery cesspool. Voters agreed and gave the Alabama Republican Party everything it … Continued
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February 20, 2017
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Okay, campers, rise and shine! And don’t forget your booties because it’s cold out there today!

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter It’s rare that a Groundhog Day really feels like Groundhog Day, but Thursday as I slapped my alarm clock and picked up my phone, I felt like I was trapped in a Bill Murray movie. Babe. I got you, babe. I got you, babe. The House Republican Caucus released … Continued
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February 3, 2017

Judiciary Committee waiting for OK from Strange to continue Bentley impeachment

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—One person is holding up the impeachment investigation into Gov. Robert Bentley. On Wednesday, House Judiciary Chairman Mike Jones told reporters that his committee would not continue an impeachment probe into the Governor until Attorney General Luther Strange gives them the all clear. “Whenever the Attorney General has reached … Continued
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January 26, 2017

Bentley cabinet member paid by University of Alabama

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Most would assume that each of the 22 individuals serving as cabinet members in Gov. Robert Bentley’s administration is being paid by the department they oversee, but such a conclusion would be wrong in the case of Acting Secretary of Information Technology Dr. Joanne Hale. As a former professor … Continued
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January 24, 2017

Governor suggests investigation into information leaked to APR

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday suggested retaliation for leaks to The Alabama Political Reporter about an ongoing Ethics Commission investigation surrounding his relationship with Rebekah Mason, one of his former top political advisers. Bentley, speaking to reporters in Montgomery at the winter meeting of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association, said that the … Continued
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January 24, 2017
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A dumb political scheme

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Political schemes are dirty. The backroom dealings, backstabbing, lies, trickery, illegal acts and coverups represent the absolute worst in our government system. But successful schemes – the ones that deftly block an appointment or shut down a multi-million-dollar deal or backdoor some cash for politician’s brother-in-law, they take smarts. … Continued
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January 19, 2017
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More questions on “smear sheet” investigation: Who knew what when?

By Larry Lee Education Matters More than 40 years ago, the late Tennessee Republican Senator Howard Baker asked during the Watergate hearings, “What did the President know and when did he know it?” I was reminded of that yesterday, January 18, 2017, as I listened for nearly two hours while Senators Gerald Dial, Quinton Ross, … Continued
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January 19, 2017

What’s happening with Jack?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Few championed the cause of disgraced Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, more than Birmingham Republican State Rep. Jack Williams. From organizing a letter to the Obama Administration’s Attorney General Loretta Lynch to pushing legislation to aid Hubbard, it has been Williams who has fought so faithfully for the … Continued
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December 20, 2016
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The irony of righteous indignation

Education Matters By Larry Lee When State Superintendent of Education Mike Sentance told the State School Board Dec. 8, that the Office of Inspector General of the US Department of Education had determined that the State’s high school graduation rate was inaccurate, reaction was swift and true to form. Members of the Legislature who consistently … Continued
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December 16, 2016

Ethics Commission withdraws McCalla opinion after charities line-up

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a unanimous vote on September 1, 2016, the Alabama Ethics Commission issued advisory opinion 2016-24, which it believed clarified the question regarding public officials soliciting lobbyists and principals for contributions to a charitable organization, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The issue was raised by the nonprofit group, Friends … Continued
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December 8, 2016