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Governor signs contract with prison health care provider

Gov. Kay Ivey’s recently signed a contract with Wexford Health — a company that has been the subject of legislative scrutiny because of its proximity to a prison bribery scandal in Mississippi. Ivey’s press office said Monday the governor signed the $360 million contract between the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Pittsburgh-based prison healthcare … Continued

Chip Brownlee

March 20, 2018

Alabama “incredibly well-positioned” to enhance status as space leader

As space technology advances and more private industry solidifies its footing, leaders in the space sector say Alabama is in a prime position when it comes to space exploration and technology. “Alabama is uniquely and incredibly well-positioned right now to become even more of a leader in space,” said Deborah Barnhart, CEO and executive director … Continued

Chip Brownlee

March 19, 2018

Opinion

AG, commerce secretary hide real problem with economic development bill

During a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the controversial economic development bill, HB317, not a soul present addressed the critical problem with the bill — the gaping loophole created by allowing individuals to work as part-time economic development professionals. Of course, the bill doesn’t use the words part-time. Instead, it calls this individual a “less … Continued

Bill Britt

March 16, 2018

Analysis | Are Hubbard-Riley emails key to answering the mystery surrounding HB317?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Controversy still clings to HB317, also known as The Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, despite the substitute added Tuesday that, at first blush, appears to fix problems with the original bill. Concerns remain. The mystery of why a substantial change to the Ethics Act is linked to amendments addressing business … Continued

Bill Britt

March 8, 2018

Opinion

Notes on a theme: Nonsense

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Mammoth prison spending contract headed to contract review The State of Alabama is entering into a contract to pay Wexford Health Sources Inc., nearly $400 million over the next two years to provide, “comprehensive healthcare including medical and mental health care and management services to state inmates,” according to … Continued

Bill Britt

February 28, 2018

Senate passes $2 billion General Fund but skips over employee pay raises for now

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Senators approved a $2 billion General Fund Budget, the largest in about a decade, but delayed voting Tuesday on the 3 percent pay raise for state employees Gov. Kay Ivey proposed earlier this year. The Senate voted 26 to 2 to pass the budget that will fund all of Alabama’s … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 21, 2018

Statewide digital campaign launched by conservative group

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new advocacy group aims to hold Republican politicians accountable when they stray from conservative principles. Conservatives for Better Leadership is “dedicated to fostering a more competitive and prosperous Alabama,” according to the recently formed 501(c)4 headed by advocate and publisher Apryl Marie Fogel. “We believe that conservative fiscal … Continued

Bill Britt

February 19, 2018

Pew Report: Alabama tax revenue close to pre-Great Recession levels, growing slowly

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A new report from the Pew Research Center found that Alabama’s tax revenue has slowly grown over the past two years, but has seen significant improvement since the late 2000s crash that almost derailed the global economy. The report, which accounts for inflation, showed that while Alabama has grown … Continued

Sam Mattison

February 19, 2018

Jasper businessman Matthew Woods sworn in as state community colleges trustee

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees gained a new member on Wednesday. Gov. Kay Ivey recently appointed Matthew Woods, a Bevill State Community College graduate and Jasper area businessman, to serve as a representative for District 4 in West Alabama. Woods was sworn in on Wednesday after being confirmed … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 15, 2018

House Democrats call on Gov. Ivey to expand Medicaid

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for Gov. Kay Ivey to expand the state’s Medicaid program. “We have seen — and continue to see — the enormous negative impact not expanding Medicaid has already had on our state,” said Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham. “It’s … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 8, 2018