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New Attorney General says he will recuse himself if there’s a Bentley investigation

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — At his official swearing-in ceremony in Montgomery on Monday, newly appointed Attorney General Steve Marshall said he would recuse himself if there is an active investigation into Gov. Robert Bentley. Bentley appointed Marshall to the State’s highest law-enforcement post last Friday, amid questions over whether an investigation … Continued
February 14, 2017

State Auditor asks for Attorney General opinion on Senate Special Election date

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — State Auditor Jim Zeigler is not satisfied with Gov. Robert Bentley’s decision to hold a Special Election for Sen. Luther Strange’s seat in November 2018, nearly two years after it was vacated by the resignation of now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. On Friday, Zeigler sent a request to the … Continued
February 14, 2017

The old AG has done the new AG no favors

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Steve Marshall might be a fine man. He might be all of the things that his friends and his co-workers said he is during Marshall’s swearing-in ceremony as Alabama’s new Attorney General. He might be. But right now, most of the State and half of the big-time players around … Continued
February 13, 2017

Bentley Cites Third Party ballot access and cost as reasons why Special Election cannot be called this year

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of State officials are questioning the legality of Governor Robert Bentley’s decision to postpone the Special Election until 2018 for the US Senate seat. On Saturday Gov. Bentley responded to the criticism claiming that it would be too expensive to hold a Special Election and there would … Continued
February 13, 2017

Legislators call for resumed impeachment investigation after Bentley appoints Strange to Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Before hopping on a plane to head to Washington, Gov. Robert Bentley and newly appointed US Sen. Luther Strange attempted to assuage concerns over possible conflicts of interest related to Strange’s appointment. Bentley announced Thursday that Strange would replace former Sen. Jeff Sessions as Alabama’s next senator after … Continued
February 10, 2017

The next Attorney General: Who will Bentley pick for his own oversight?

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Newly appointed Senator Luther Strange’s departure for Washington on Thursday leaves a vacancy at the top of Alabama’s Attorney General’s Office, begging the question: Who will replace Strange, and what will he or she do about the investigation into Gov. Robert Bentley, if there ever was one? … Continued
February 10, 2017

Governor appoints Attorney General Luther Strange as Alabama’s next US senator

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley will appoint Attorney General Luther Strange as Alabama’s next US Senator. Strange’s appointment comes after the Senate confirmed Jeff Sessions as the next US Attorney General last night. Sessions, who served as a Senator for more than two decades, delivered his resignation to Bentley late … Continued
February 9, 2017

Jeff Sessions is confirmed as Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General in a 52 to 47 vote of the US Senate after a rare marathon session. Elected leaders from across Alabama congratulated Sessions on his confirmation. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said in a statement, “It is great … Continued
February 9, 2017

Prison reform takes the forefront in Bentley’s annual address

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley wasted no time during his annual address Tuesday night in placing his prison construction plan at the forefront of this year’s legislative agenda. Bentley told lawmakers, officials and judges gathered for the State of the State Address that Alabama’s prisoners are forced to live in … Continued
February 8, 2017