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Prison construction bill to be considered by Senate Committee in March

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Senate version of the bill authorizing the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative will be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 1, the bill’s sponsor said Thursday. The plan would authorize the Department of Corrections to issue an $800 million bond to construct three new 4,000-bed men’s … Continued
February 17, 2017

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
February 16, 2017

Alabama Senate Special Election will be conducted in conjuncture with 2018 Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 15, 2017, the office of Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) confirmed that the special election to fill the remainder of US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) term in the Senate will be held in conjunction with the already scheduled 2018 elections. Sessions vacated his Senate seat … Continued
February 16, 2017

Attorney General appoints a special prosecutor to continue Bentley investigation

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The newly appointed Attorney General, Steve Marshall, has officially recused himself from an active investigation of Gov. Robert Bentley and has decided to appoint a special prosecutor to continue the case. After meeting with the staff of the Special Prosecutions Division in his office, headed by Division … Continued
February 15, 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
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
February 15, 2017

Legislators to receive door prizes at prison construction bill breakfast

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Twenty gifts cards will be given away today to Alabama lawmakers as an incentive for them to attend a breakfast to discuss the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative, Gov. Robert Bentley’s $800 million prison bond construction initiative. The 20 gift cards are to local restaurants and are valued … Continued
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
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
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
February 14, 2017