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Public Hearing Today on a Bill Giving Governor Power to Select Auditor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Even though Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is facing a criminal investigation and an Ethics Commission investigation. Even though two of the last four elected Governors have actually been convicted of crimes, Bentley’s allies in the legislature are still pushing a bill that would strip the people of Alabama … Continued
April 20, 2016

Strange Applauds EPA Decision to Withdraw Emission Rule Which Would have Outlawed Most Auto Racing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 18, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange applauded a decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw a proposed emission rule which effectively would have effectively prevented the use of converted street vehicles for off-street racing. AG Strange said, “I am pleased the EPA listened to … Continued
April 19, 2016

Zeigler Reports Little Progress in Removing Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, April 16, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler spoke at the Common Sense Campaign’s Tax Day Rally at the Fowl River Community Center in Theodore on the status of the effort to remove embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Zeigler said, “The House of Representatives will not pass a resolution … Continued
April 18, 2016

Alabama Ethics Commission to Assign Special Agent to Probe Bentley-Mason Affair Allegations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Ethics Commission has responded to State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s (R) request to initiate an investigation into actions by Governor Robert Bentley (R) and his senior political adviser/alleged mistress, Rebekah Caldwell Mason. While intra-agency romance is not illegal in Alabama, there are allegations that the duo may have … Continued
March 30, 2016

Some in GOP Want Bentley Out

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter As first reported last week by the Alabama Political Reporter, State and Federal investigators are reportedly continuing their separate probes into the conduct of embattled Governor Robert Bentley (R) and the generous financial compensation he has paid over the course years to his top advisor, and alleged mistress, Mrs. … Continued
March 29, 2016

A Failed Second Term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was re-elected in November 2014, with an incredible landslide victory over former Congressman Parker Griffith.  Bentley crushed his weak GOP Primary opponents and cruised to an easy victory over Griffith, refusing to debate along the way.  From that glorious victory to the present, little … Continued
March 28, 2016

Auditor Gets Budget Cut in the Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 23, the State Senate gave final approval Wednesday to the 2017 State General Fund (SGF) budget, SB125, passed earlier by the State House. The SGF budget now goes to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), who can sign it into law or veto it, sending it back to … Continued
March 24, 2016

Bill Would Give Governor Power to Appoint State Auditor, Agriculture Commissioner

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A proposed amendment to the State’s 1901 constitution, would give the authority to appoint the State Auditor and Secretary of Agriculture and Industry to Governor Bentley. Currently, the State constitution states that these public offices are filled by a vote of the people, something that State Rep. Paul Beeckman … Continued
March 22, 2016

Auditor Jim Zeigler Addresses BamaCarry

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 13, the State Auditor addressed the Second Amendment group, BamaCarry, at their annual “Alabama Firearms Freedom Rally” in Bessemer. The conservative state Auditor quoted President Jefferson: “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Zeigler said, “That saying is often quoted and attributed to Thomas Jefferson. But … Continued
February 16, 2016

2016 Legislative Year Begins Today

By Brandon Moseley On Tuesday, February 1, the Alabama legislature reconvenes for its 2016 regular session. Because of the two special sessions this will be the fourth session in the last years. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) will deliver his State of the State address on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Old House … Continued
February 2, 2016