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Strange, Bentley and the dumbest scandal ever

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The dumbest, most obvious payoff I ever heard of as a reporter happened in 2000. I was just starting out, working as a sports reporter, when rumblings began about shady football recruiting payoffs taking place in Memphis and involving the University of Alabama. Supposedly, some Crimson Tide boosters had … Continued
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February 16, 2017

Some legislators are considering an alternate route to impeach the governor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Several Alabama lawmakers are considering an alternative route to get around the stalled House Judiciary Committee charged with investigating and recommending possible charges for impeachment against Gov. Robert Bentley. The plan, which could begin as early as next week, would bring articles of impeachment before the full House. At that point, a majority of … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Lawmaker: Bentley is breaking the law

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Governor is breaking the law. That is the legal opinion of State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) of Gov. Robert Bentley’s plan to hold a special election for Jeff Sessions’ US Senate seat during the General Election in 2018. Bentley signed a resolution announcing his intent to fill the … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Crumpton announces he will challenge Luther Strange

By Brandon Moseley It has been 20 years since Alabama had a new U.S. Senator, that was until Friday when Governor Robert Bentley appointed Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) to fill the seat vacated by Jeff Sessions (R) confirmation as U.S. Attorney General. Already one candidate has come forward to challenge Strange for the … Continued
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February 15, 2017

House to hear new push for Bentley impeachment

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There will be a renewed push in the Alabama House on Tuesday to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley. New articles of impeachment brought by Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd will be presented during a pre-session meeting, at which Harbison and Shedd will attempt to get lawmakers to pledge support. … Continued
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February 14, 2017

Steve Marshall is Alabama’s new Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 10, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley appointed Steve Marshall as Attorney General. Many of Alabama’s leaders congratulated the former Marshall County District Attorney. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement: “The Alabama Republican Party congratulates Steve Marshall on his appointment to the office of Alabama … Continued
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February 14, 2017