John Knight

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A week prior to the annual Turkey Day Classic football game last month at Alabama State University, ASU employees discovered that someone had broken into the school’s football stadium and cut a fiber optic wire – a costly act that threatened some of the activities planned for the game. … Continued

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter In a controversial 5 to 4 ruling, the United States redefined marriage for all fifty states to mean two people of whatever gender.  Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Friday released a statement on the same- sex marriage ruling by the US Supreme Court: “I have always believed in the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Bill 257 sponsored by state Representative John Knight (D-Montgomery), which some have called the “Star Chamber bill,” is on the calendar to be considered on the floor of the full Alabama House of Representatives. According to the synopsis, “This bill would create the Joint Legislative Committee on Government … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A new bill sponsored by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R- Auburn) would create a joint-legislative committee that would not only pay its members, but also grant them the power to “approve, modify, or withhold” funds budgeted to State agencies and other government entities. HB257 envisions a “Star … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday, the Alabama Senate unexpectedly took up for discussion an issue that has proved to be one of the most contested points of debate this session – a bill addressing the Birmingham Water Works board. Although some of the details differ in the House and Senate bills, the thrust … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Much has been made of the recent turmoil surrounding the short tenure of Dr. Joseph Silver at Alabama State University. For weeks, the events leading to Silver’s resignation played out like a Nixonian drama in print, around the blogosphere and on the airwaves. Rumors abounded as speculation of improper … Continued