Governor Robert Bentley

Opinion

Will Bentley face the Hangman’s noose?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It may be too late for Governor Robert Bentley to save himself as the gallows of impeachment’s trap door is oiled and ready. There is, however, a chance that the man, Robert Bentley, may be spared the Hangman’s noose; but even that outcome is tenuous at best. Bentley, like … Continued

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March 13, 2017

Judging Bentley with apparent conflicts of interest

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The next hearing of the Alabama Ethics Commission could prove significant as sources close to the commission believe that some of the ethics complaints filed against Governor Robert Bentley will be presented. If the evidence submitted at April 5 meeting shows probable cause, it would still require a vote … Continued

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March 8, 2017

Opinion

Lame Duck Governor wants prisons

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers The premier issue of this year’s legislative session will be whether to borrow a massive amount of money to build new prisons in the state. This initiative appears to be our lame duck Governor Robert Bentley’s primary agenda. Last year Bentley proposed an $800 million bond issue for new … Continued

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March 8, 2017

New prisons off-the-books, unaccountable to the Legislature and public

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The funding method proposed to build four new super-max-style prisons, under the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act (APTI), will stop the public from voicing its opinion while keeping the almost one billion dollars borrowed off the books and in the hands of a very small group. Under Section 14-2-6 … Continued

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February 27, 2017

Bentley pushes for control over tech service laden with cash and immense trove of data

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Office of Governor Robert Bentley wants one more chance to create a powerful agency with big money, loose contracts, and a prying eye into the vast state data network. Once again, Bentley’s administration is proposing legislation that will create the Office of Information Technology (OIT) as a stand-alone … Continued

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February 21, 2017

Questions hang over massive prison bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The push to build four new correctional facilities at the cost of $800 million will soon begin in earnest. Still, many questions are left unanswered by legislations known as the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative (APTI). The plan at present says the estimated $1.5 billion bond issuance will be paid … Continued

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February 20, 2017

Opinion

What to do about Bentley?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Vice, vainer and corruption has left Alabama a leaderless State, but there is hope that some with integrity will step forward to fill the void. Governor Robert Bentley has long ago forfeited any claim of moral leadership and to list his many failings would be as tedious as it … Continued

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February 20, 2017

Opinion

Move to impeach Bentley: Don’t be foolish

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a movement afoot in the Alabama House of Representatives to impeach Governor Robert Bentley, a mission which, if accomplished, will doom the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. Bentley is an embarrassment, a fool, a liar and a cheat, and may have even committed crimes that are punishable by … Continued

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February 15, 2017

Small Lending Act leaves gaping loophole: Update

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Like so many reforms in Alabama, the implementation of a statewide central database to track payday loans as ordered by Gov. Robert Bentley in 2013 fought its way through the courts to finally become operable in August 2015. The establishment of the database is seen as a real step … Continued

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February 14, 2017