FAIR

Contrary to popular belief, most of the time, prisoners do follow prison rules. As a former correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, if prisoners cease to view the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) as legitimate or fair, dire consequences ensue.  Prison officials will see more inmates than usual assaulting other inmates and … Continued

Tuesday, the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Mobile River Bridge plan received another crushing body blow when a powerful State Senator and a member of the Alabama Toll Bridge and Road Authority came out publicly against the plan. State Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, said in a statement that a six dollar toll is not … Continued

This is it for ethics in Alabama. The Mike Hubbard appeal that sits before the Alabama Supreme Court is the line in the sand. Either we’re going to have laws that forbid pay-for-play politics in this state, or we’re going to once and for all toss in the towel and just let the political elite … Continued

The Business Council of Alabama on Monday posted it’s search criteria for a new president and CEO. The posting will close on Oct. 8, 2018, at noon. https://www.bcatoday.org/bca-announces-search-criteria-for-new-president-and-ceo/ Those close to the process say the new Executive Committee doesn’t have a pre-chosen individual and that Alabama Power Company CEO Mark Crosswhite who leads the group … Continued

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, supported by fellow Congressmen and backed by 50 sheriffs from across America, led a news conference on the U.S. Capitol grounds urging Congress to enact stronger immigration and border security legislation. “How many hundreds, or thousands, or tens of thousands, of dead Americans must there be before Washington does what … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A new poll has been released showing that likely Alabama voters strongly support the state taking a stand against illegal immigration.  52% of respondents said that they strongly support H.B. 56 while 23% of respondents say that they somewhat support H.B. 56.  Only 11% strongly oppose H.B. 56 while … Continued