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Guilty: The System Worked

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Michael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the thirteenth day of his trial, was found guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The system worked. In an era where government, law enforcement and the media are accused daily of ineptitude, negligence and bias, that is not a phrase often … Continued
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June 13, 2016

Justice Moore’s Indictment and Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The twice elected Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore faces removal from the bench, after ethics charges were filed against him by the appointed State’s Judiciary Inquiry Commission (JIC). Justice Moore will be tried by the Court of Judiciary, which is also appointed, and will be prosecuted by … Continued
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May 16, 2016
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Clemency in Alabama is a Farce

By Stephen Cooper In about two weeks, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley — himself a desperate cartoonish candidate for clemency from the people of Alabama (who he has so profoundly betrayed) — will be the sole arbiter of clemency for Mr. Vernon Madison, an African-American death row inmate; On May 12, Mr. Madison is scheduled to … Continued
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April 25, 2016
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Judge Jacob Walker, III: The Last Man Standing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is one man standing who has the power to declare every hint of political corruption in our state will face swift justice. That man is Judge Jacob Walker, III. As the hands of time tick steadily toward March 28, he alone is the last man untarnished by Speaker … Continued
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March 7, 2016

Senator’s Fiancée Represented in Lawsuit By His Consultant

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Sen. Tom Whatley’s (R-Auburn) fiancée, Lindsey Waits, is involved in a lawsuit with Wells Fargo over a property dispute that involves the Tuscaloosa home she leased in 2012. Waits is represented by a Fairhope-based attorney, who Whatley lists as a consultant on his campaign finance report. SEE SUIT Waits … Continued
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February 8, 2016
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Dr. King’s Legacy Depends On You

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, we took a day out of our schedules to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless advocate for socioeconomic justice and equal rights at a time of tremendous upheaval in our nation’s history. Dr. King shared his dream with America … Continued
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January 19, 2016
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Let us turn our thoughts today to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion As many celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is the spirit of the revolution be championed that must be remembered because there is still much to overcome. Even though the day celebrating Dr. King’s birth was signed into law in 1983 by President … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Jefferson County Young Democrats Endorse Hillary Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, the Jefferson County Young Democrats (JCYD) Political Action Committee released its endorsements for the March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary Election. Jefferson County Young Democrats President Le’Darius Hilliard said in a statement, “The Jefferson County Young Democrats are proud to endorse a slate of qualified … Continued
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January 14, 2016
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A New Year, A New Opportunity To Right A Wrong

By House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  New Years is a time of reflection and resolutions—a time for changes and fixing mistakes. With the State’s next Legislative Session beginning in less than a month, there’s a resolution I would like our State leaders to make: fix the problems with the Accountability Act. The Accountability Act … Continued
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January 8, 2016

Alabama Checkbook Closed

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“Open.Alabama has not been updated since September 30, due to a software update. 2016 data will be added as soon as it is available.” This is the answer given to the citizens of Alabama who want to know how the government is spending their taxes dollars. What kind of … Continued
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December 8, 2015