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Leaked Recording Draws Shock and Ire

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A taped recording of a private meeting between Gov. Robert Bentley and the ALGOP Steering Committee was recently leaked to al.com’s Chuck Dean. Several members who were present at the meeting say the written report was a heavily edited version of what actually took place. Committee Vice Chair, Districts … Continued
October 21, 2015

Governor Bentley Orders ALEA to Reopen Rural Driver’s License Offices One Day a Month

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, October 16, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) issued a statement announcing that ALEA’s closed rural driver’s license offices in rural counties would be reopened for driver’s license exams one day a month. Gov. Bentley said in a statement, “After careful consideration of options regarding the closure of 31 … Continued
October 21, 2015

Hillary Slams Alabama GOP over Decision to Close Driver’s License Offices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 17, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton was in Hoover to deliver to the influential Alabama Democratic Conference at the Wynfrey Hotel. Clinton was highly critical of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) decision to close 31 rural driver’s license offices. Clinton said that … Continued
October 20, 2015

Auditor Discusses Closing of Five State Parks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 15, the Alabama Parks System closed five State parks.  Bladon Springs, Chickasaw, Paul M. Grist, Roland Cooper and Florala all were closed by the state of Alabama on Thursday. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R), who opposed the closings, spoke to the Rainy Day Patriots in Hoover about … Continued
October 20, 2015

Rubio Opinion Answers Governor’s Question on Gaming

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 1, 2015, the day before Judge William Shashy ruled the machines played at VictoryLand were legal, the Alabama Supreme Court refused to answer Gov. Robert Bentley’s question on the effect a lottery would have on gaming in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), along with … Continued
October 19, 2015

Rep. Melton Refuses Governor’s Demands

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 13, Rep. Darrio Melton (D-Selma) responded to Governor Bentley’s proposal to reopen rural DMV offices: “Today, Governor Bentley offered a plan to re-open DMV offices across the State, but with a huge catch: rural and Black legislators must commit to vote for “permanent revenue,” which means … Continued
October 15, 2015

Executive On Loan Forbidden. Well, Sort of…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 7, in a unanimous vote, the Alabama Ethics Commission approved an opinion that would end the practice of Executive On Loan, sort of, because future arrangements would be evaluated on a “case-by-case” basis. (See opinion here.) In an unusual move, the Commission unilaterally issued the opinion without … Continued
October 14, 2015

Hammett Out of Governor’s Administration

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Friday, October 2, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced changes to a new leadership team for the Governor’s Office, with the goal of continuing to serve the citizens of Alabama, by creating jobs and making State government more effective and efficient. Governor Bentley said in a statement, “Each member of our … Continued
October 5, 2015

Bentley Got His Tax Increases, But He’s Still Closing Parks and Drivers License Offices

  By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  As if $86 million in new taxes and an $80 million raid on public education weren’t bad enough, Gov. Bentley has now announced that he will close more than thirty drivers license offices, as well as some state parks and National Guard armories. The governor has spent this … Continued
October 1, 2015