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From Benefactor to Malefactor: Current ALGOP Lawmakers Took More Than $1 Million From AEA

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the past decade, the Alabama Education Association (AEA) gave more than $1 million to Republicans currently serving in state government — including hundreds of thousands of dollars to GOP leaders who quietly took union money while publicly demonizing the organization. PACs controlled by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard lined … Continued
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July 17, 2013

Stealing Power, Substitute SB122

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Push back from the Governor and others concerned about the future of accountability in government has caused a Substitute of SB122 to be submitted. SB 122 sponsored by Jimmy Holley (R-Elba) will place the power of many of the state’s governmental watchdog agencies into the hands of 12-man junta … Continued
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February 19, 2013

Governor Bentley Expresses Opposition to Legislative Power Grab

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Governor Robert Bentley, once again, expressed his opposition to SB122. “We believe it concentrates a lot of power in twelve individuals,” said the Governor. SB122, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Holley (R-Elba), is seen by many as a power grab by the republican-controlled legislature to abolish independence and … Continued
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February 15, 2013