Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday
Former state Rep. Fred Plump received a one-year federal prison sentence. John Rogers will be sentenced on Tuesday.
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Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
With a GOP challenger dropping out, ALGOP has until July 31 to name a new candidate or allow Datcher to be sworn in.
John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign
Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme.
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State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme.
State Rep. Rogers’ assistant indicted on fraud related to kickback scheme
A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea.
Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report
Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew.
Speaker says that gambling bill will be on the floor of the House on Thursday
The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.
Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system
The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement.