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Failures Continue To Mount With STAARS

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State can now add another failure, to the growing number of times the STAARS accounting software has proven inadequate to fulfill the promises of Gov. Robert Bentley and Acting Finance Director Bill Newton. The Alabama Political Reporter can now confirm, that this software boondoggle has resulted in the … Continued
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May 12, 2016

Bentley Signs Bill Banning Kratom

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed legislation that would add Kratom to the banned substances list. Senate Bill 226 was sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) carried the bill in the Alabama House of Representatives. Representative Butler said in a … Continued
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May 12, 2016
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Bentley Wants His Prisons

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In an Op-Ed at al.com, Gov. Robert Bentley signaled, that he may call a Special Session to try, once again, to pass an $800 million prison construction project. Bentley said, the massive spending project failed because, “We simply ran out of time in this Regular Legislative Session to finally … Continued
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May 10, 2016

Ivey is Deeply Concerned about Charges Against Chief Justice Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey (R) responded after the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission charged Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) with ethics violations Lt. Gov. Ivey said, “I am deeply concerned by the charges the Judicial Inquiry Commission filed against Chief Justice Roy Moore. It is my understanding Alabama is … Continued
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May 10, 2016

Bentley Announces Alabama National Guard/Education Partnership for Geneva County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 9, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced a new partnership for Geneva County students to utilize the Geneva County Armory as a Career Technical Education Center (CTE). Governor Robert Bentley said in a statement, “Workforce development training for high school students provides hope and a great opportunity … Continued
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May 10, 2016

Did Bentley Access Critic’s Medical Records?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former members of Gov. Robert Bentley’s administration say the Governor is obsessed with his authority as Chief Magistrate. Bentley has been accused of ordering law enforcement agents to target critics, especially those who have exposed his relationship with former senior adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason. And now, it is believed, … Continued
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May 9, 2016

Many Remain Skeptical of Building Mega Prisons on Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama House of Representatives let the latest version of Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) controversial prison construction plan die from lack of action after a conference committee attempted to bring forward a compromise measure. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement: “The bill was … Continued
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May 6, 2016

Bentley’s Reelection Party Turns Into Hunt for Tapes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On election night, after winning his second term by a landslide, Gov. Robert Bentley was not celebrating. He was too busy directing an investigation for a tape that could expose his affair with Rebekah Caldwell Mason. The scene at the Governor’s suite at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery was far … Continued
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May 3, 2016

Representative Phil Williams Comments on Last Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, April 29, State Representative Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) released a series of short statements on what he called, “The most stressful week of the session.” The debate around whether or not the House should even consider a resolution to impeach embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) for his … Continued
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May 3, 2016