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Prison construction bill sponsor considering a smaller alternative

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley’s $800 million prison construction initiative has raised some eyebrows among lawmakers at the Alabama State House, prompting the proponent of the Governor’s plan to consider a smaller alternative. Sen. Cam Ward, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and sponsor of the bill authorizing the … Continued
March 3, 2017

Buy Alabama’s Best campaign kick-off event

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Grocers launched the Alabama’s Best kickoff campaign to promote Alabama food products at the State Capital. Governor Robert Bentley said, “We are here today to honor some of the many companies from around the State that produce the food we eat.” The Governor also praised … Continued
March 2, 2017

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on prison reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on Governor Robert Bentley’s controversial plan to borrow $800 millions in bonds in order to build four massive new prisons. Senate Bill 70 is being sponsored in the Senate by Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster). Sen. Ward said, … Continued
March 2, 2017

Bill to expand driver’s license office hours passes Senate committee

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — A Senate bill that would expand hours of operation at many rural and largely minority driver’s license offices got a favorable report in committee Tuesday. SB90, sponsored by Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma), received a unanimous favorable report from the Senate Committee on Government Affairs and will now … Continued
March 1, 2017

More reaction to threats against Jewish Community Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 27, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley responded to the ongoing threats to Alabama’s Jewish community and authorizes the use of state resources. Gov. Bentley said, “As the Governor of every person of Alabama, I will not tolerate targeted threats against any segment of the community. I have … Continued
March 1, 2017

AG declines to issue opinion on Bentley’s Senate Special Election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Attorney General Steve Marshall has declined to issue an opinion on Gov. Robert Bentley’s Senate Special Election date — a request of State Auditor Jim Zeigler, an outspoken critic of the Governor. Earlier this month, Zeigler requested an Attorney General’s Opinion on Bentley’s Special Election schedule. Marshall … Continued
February 28, 2017

Governor skirts the details on education budgets at Higher Ed Day rally

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Speaking to a crowd of college students gathered on the steps of the Alabama State House on Thursday, Gov. Robert Bentley promised to continue his support for higher education. “We have great universities in this State,” Bentley said. “Funding for universities has to be adequate. It’s never enough, … Continued
February 24, 2017

Bill to end judicial override in Alabama clears Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — A bill that would end Alabama’s judicial override sentencing system, which allows judges to override juries and impose the death penalty, passed the State Senate Thursday with a near-unanimous vote. Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery), sponsored the bill, which would prohibit a judge from overriding a jury’s sentence. Under … Continued
February 24, 2017

Marshall Said that Pardons and Paroles Board Made Right Decision in Reversing Pilati’s Pardons

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Alabama Attorney General Steven T. Marshall (R) announced in a statement that he is pleased with the State Pardons and Paroles Board decision to reverse 2012 and 2015 pardons for convicted former Franklin County District Attorney John Frederick Pilati and require he be placed back on the sex … Continued
February 24, 2017