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Is HB317 a return to the orgy of greed and corruption? 

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At least it seemed for a moment that the cancer eating away at Alabama’s state government was in remission. The rise of Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Mac McCutcheon after the removal of Gov. Robert Bentley and Speaker Mike Hubbard appeared to herald a new day in state politics. … Continued
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February 6, 2018
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MLK statue long overdue at State Capitol

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At a ceremony Monday at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey will announce Alabama’s inclusion in a 12-state Civil Rights Trail. The Trail will feature historic landmarks in several cities, including 10 sites in Montgomery alone. At none of those Montgomery sites … Continued
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January 15, 2018
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Will leaders lay fundamental groundwork for tomorrow or wimp out?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Results from the Alabama Political Reporter’s first Influentials poll show that many of our state’s best thinkers see an urgent need to invest in infrastructure, encourage new industry and develop a 21st-century workforce. These are three big ideas that, if executed correctly, will have a profound effect on the … Continued
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January 8, 2018
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2018 might be better … cautious warning aside

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When we look back over 2017, it would seem there is little cause for celebration, and yet, there are signs of a better year to come. As we ponder the coming year, here are some things to keep in mind. Happening in the House Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon … Continued
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December 29, 2017

Prison healthcare negotiations move forward despite bribery claims

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In righting the ship of state, Gov. Kay Ivey has demonstrated shrewd political instincts since taking office earlier this year, but her administration took a potentially disastrous turn this past week on a prison healthcare contract. Several reports on companies bidding to provide federally mandated healthcare service to Alabama’s … Continued
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December 18, 2017

Today is Pearl Harbor Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today is Dec. 7 and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is asking that all Alabamians lower our flags today in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which precipitated the United States’ entry into World War II. “At the request of the President, I am directing flags to be displayed … Continued
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December 7, 2017

Report shows Wexford Health Services failing requirements in Indiana

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Shortly, Gov. Kay Ivey, along with key advisers, will determine what health service provider can best address the court order mandates to improve health care in Alabama’s correctional facilities. Alabama officials who are considering turning over state prison health care to Wexford Health Services should take time to review … Continued
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November 15, 2017