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Bentley’s Plan to Borrow $800 million for Prisons

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 19, 2016 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) told the ‘Montgomery Advertiser’s Bryan Lyman that he was considering having a special session within the 2017 regular session to force the legislature to consider his controversial plan to build new prisons on credit. Gov. Bentley told Lyman, “That … Continued
December 22, 2016

What’s happening with Jack?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Few championed the cause of disgraced Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, more than Birmingham Republican State Rep. Jack Williams. From organizing a letter to the Obama Administration’s Attorney General Loretta Lynch to pushing legislation to aid Hubbard, it has been Williams who has fought so faithfully for the … Continued
December 20, 2016

Insiders say Bentley has chosen Sessions’ replacement

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter During a Cabinet meeting last week, Gov. Robert Bentley said that well over one hundred individuals were seeking the US Senate seat, soon to be vacated by Sen. Jeff Sessions. Several present at the meeting believed Bentley slyly tipped his hand as to which individual currently holds the inside … Continued
December 19, 2016

Donald Trump visits Mobile for Victory Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter No state embraced Donald Trump’s campaign more than Alabama. No one has ever won more votes in the history of Alabama than Donald Trump. On Saturday, the billionaire businessman and reality TV star was back in Mobile to celebrate his electoral college victory. Again, thousands turned out to welcome … Continued
December 19, 2016

Sessions picks up endorsements for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jefferson Beauregard “Jeff” Sessions, III (R-Alabama)is President-elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) pick to be the next Attorney General of the United States. While still controversial, Senator Sessions’ appointment continues to draw praise. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) wrote, “Senator Sessions has the experience and leadership necessary … Continued
December 16, 2016

Strange announces indictment of former Tuscaloosa County bailiff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 13, 2016, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that former Tuscaloosa County District Court Bailiff Odenton Wesley has been indicted for four felonies: second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, intentional use of office for personal gain, and two counts of soliciting or receiving anything for … Continued
December 15, 2016

Strange bedfellows: Big Luther hires associate of felon Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange, sent a statewide press release officially announcing his run for the US Senate. The announcement was hardly a surprise in political circles, as Strange has made his desire to return to the hallowed ground of DC, and the Georgetown cocktail circuit no secret. Many … Continued
December 7, 2016

Strange challenges Obama administration expansion of Endangered Species Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) led a coalition of 18 states in filing a complaint in a lawsuit challenging new federal rules that broadly expand the definition for “critical habitats” for endangered and threatened species. AG Strange said in a statement, “Washington bureaucrats have … Continued
December 1, 2016

Bentley’s attorney calls Lewis’s allegations “baseless”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On November 23, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was sued by his most trusted bodyguard. Bentley’s attorney John Neiman said in a statement that Lewis’s suit is “meritless.” Ray Lewis is the former Chief of Governor’s Security Detail. Neiman said, “Mr. Lewis’ lawsuit is an outrageous abuse of … Continued
November 28, 2016