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Zeigler Disputes Statements by Bentley Attorneys

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 10, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) released a statement in which he disagreed with recent statements by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) attorney that say that only the most serious offenses warrant impeachment. Auditor Zeigler says that interpretation of the 1901 Constitution is wrong Attorneys for … Continued
August 12, 2016

Two State Workers Indicted for Ethics and Forgery Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that two employees of the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors were indicted on charges of ethics violations and possession of forged instruments. Nancy C. Saffo, age 51, of Pike Road, and Christy Easterling, age 47, of Prattville were … Continued
July 29, 2016

Legislators Skeptical of Bentley’s General Fund Lottery Proposal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 27, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a videotape in which he announced plans for a Special Session to pass a lottery to be used as a new State General Fund (SGF) revenue stream. Gov. Bentley urged the people of Alabama to contact their State legislators and … Continued
July 28, 2016

Terrorists Strike Germany

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 22, 2016, an 18 year-old man with a gun attacked a McDonalds and a shopping mall in Munich Germany. As of press time nine were confirmed dead in the terrorist attack in Munich. The violence ended only when the shooter killed himself. US Representative Bradley Byrne … Continued
July 25, 2016

Zeigler Says Bentley Would Save State Money By Resigning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 19, the House Judiciary Committee voted to hire Birmingham attorney, Jack Sharman, as special counsel to run the impeachment investigation of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Sharman is a partner with Birmingham based Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC. Sharman’s contract is capped at $100,000, but that … Continued
July 20, 2016

Zeigler Opposes Decision for Taxpayers to Spend up to $200,000 Defending Bentley

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Thursday July 7, 2016, State Auditor Jim Zeigler responded to committee approval of $200,000 for legal contracts including for Bentley’s defense in Collier lawsuit. Auditor Zeigler said, “This is a double whammy on the taxpayers of Alabama. They have already been hit with the cost of Bentley’s spending. Now … Continued
July 11, 2016

Zeigler Joins Gulf State Park Lawsuit

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“Major developments at Gulf State Park that range from a beach environmental center, to a 350-room lodge for family reunions, are under construction and on schedule to open within two years,” Gov. Robert Bentley announced on Monday. But is what Bentley doing, illegal? Where is the money coming from? … Continued
June 29, 2016

Could Court’s Overturning of Virginia Governor’s Conviction be the Precedent that Frees Siegelman?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 27, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement that Monday’s US Supreme Court reversal of bribery convictions of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) could possibly free former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman (D). Zeigler is a career attorney. The conservative State Auditor said that … Continued
June 28, 2016

Zeigler Takes Issue With Bentley’s “Assigned by God” Claim

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 12, State Auditor Jim Zeigler responded with skepticism toward Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s assertion that he, the Governor, was assigned as Governor by God. Zeigler called Bentley “delusional.” Gov. Bentley wrote, “Alabama is strong because our people are strong. As leaders we were placed here to serve … Continued
June 14, 2016

House Judiciary Committee to Meet to Discuss Impeaching Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 15, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee will meet on whether or not it should proceed with impeachment proceedings against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). State Representative Christopher John England (D-Tuscaloosa) said in a statement, “Pursuant to the rules adopted in the House in the final days … Continued
June 9, 2016