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Who Has the Moral Authority to Lead Ethics Reform?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Even before former Speaker Mike Hubbard’s conviction on 12 counts of public corruption, due to criminal ethics violations, his minions were spinning a narrative that the laws, under which he was indicted, were hastily prepared and passed without question (merely a deceptive plan to cast doubt on his indictment). … Continued
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September 19, 2016

Bussman Says Lottery Was Flawed Process

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 27, State Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) said that lottery bill SB3, which was killed by the Senate on Friday, “Was filled with problems.” Sen. Bussman wrote in a statement, “Yesterday the Senate failed to concur with the House version of the lottery bill, killing the bill for … Continued
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August 29, 2016

Bentley Says Committee Vote Was a Step in the Right Direction

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 24, the Alabama House of Representative Committee on Tourism and Economic Development passed Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) lottery plan out of committee with a favorable report. Afterwards, Gov. Bentley spoke to reporters. The Governor said that today’s committee vote in favor of the lottery, “Was a … Continued
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August 25, 2016

Reform Bills Introduced Following Hubbard Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For twenty months, the Alabama House of Representatives operated with a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over it. Then, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was indicted on 23 counts of felony ethics law violations. Speaker Hubbard maintained his innocence and allegedly used the power of his office … Continued
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August 20, 2016

Two State Workers Indicted for Ethics and Forgery Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that two employees of the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors were indicted on charges of ethics violations and possession of forged instruments. Nancy C. Saffo, age 51, of Pike Road, and Christy Easterling, age 47, of Prattville were … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Sumter County Sheriff Removed for Misconduct

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 25, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has removed Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark Sr. from office, following impeachment proceedings. AG Strange said, “Justice has been served. Alabamians rightfully expect their public officials to conduct their duties of office honestly and in … Continued
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July 28, 2016

More Reaction to Baton Rouge Police Slayings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17 a peaceful Sunday morning in the south was violently disrupted when heavily armed militants ambushed the Baton Rouge police department. Three officers and a militant were killed in the ensuing gun battle. Three other officers were wounded in the fighting. People across Alabama mourned the loss … Continued
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July 19, 2016

Strange Announces Volkswagen and Audi Diesel Vehicle Settlement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 28, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that Alabama is participating in an interrelated series of settlements with Volkswagen AG and its Audi and Porsche affiliates arising from Volkswagen’s violations of state consumer protection laws and emissions standards. In two related settlements, one with the United States … Continued
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June 29, 2016