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Attorney General opens “dark money” group

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Republican State’s Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a non-profit organization in May as part of his campaign plan to win the seat he now occupies, thanks to disgraced former Governor Robert Bentley, who appointed him. Bentley has the State’s most famous non-profit group, ACEGOV. Under current law, candidates like … Continued
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July 17, 2017

Incumbent Protection PACs Coming Up Short

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over a year ago, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn wowed young Republicans in Birmingham, by telling them that he had $10,000,000 on hand for his incumbent protection plan. According to April FCPA filing with the Secretary of State Hubbard’s Storm PAC and former Gov. Bob Riley’s Alabama … Continued
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May 2, 2014

GOP Chairman Accuses Foundation of “Dirty, Potentially Unlawful, Political Tricks”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, Chairman of the ALGOP Bill Armistead leveled a barrage of attacks on the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Armistead claims that the organization is participating in “Dirty, Potentially Unlawful, Political Tricks.” In a press release, Armistead called the group “elusive,” complaining about the “Take The Pledge” television … Continued
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March 31, 2014

Marsh Dark Money Group Behind Teacher Attack Ads

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, a hit piece on teachers and education support personnel was released by the Foundation for Accountability in Education, Inc. The television commercial, said to be playing Statewide, seeks to vilify educators or anyone who is a member of the Alabama Education Association. Who is behind this non-profit, … Continued
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March 24, 2014

Riley PAC: Well-Muscled But Not Quite A Sexy Beast

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Alabama 2014 Political Action Committee led by former Gov. Bob Riley, now lobbyist in chief, raised a total of $97,750 in January, according to the PAC’s FCPA filings. The PAC, a quasi-partnership between Riley, Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro-Tem Del Marsh, is the machine that was … Continued
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February 5, 2014

Are Barron-Johnson Indictments a Foreshadow of Things to Come?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week’s surprise gave way to worry and confusion as the details of Lowell Barron’s indictment were revealed. The grounds on which Barron and Johnson were charged could potentially cast a wide net over many in state politics. Former State Senator Barron and his longtime assistant Jill Johnson were charged … Continued
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April 29, 2013