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The black hand behind Perry Hand

Shortly after the Alabama Political Reporter made it known that the Business Council of Alabama’s Executive Board had voted on April 10 to terminate Billy Canary from his position as CEO, nearly a dozen Republican lawmakers were burning-up their mobile phones, trying to find out who Perry Hand is and who could convince him to … Continued
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April 19, 2018

Sources: Marshall appointed AG after agreeing to investigate “rogue” prosecutors

Gov. Robert Bentley appointed Steve Marshall to be Alabama attorney general after Marshall agreed to launch an investigation into Special Prosecution Division Chief Matt Hart and Acting Attorney General Van Davis, who successfully prosecuted former Speaker Mike Hubbard. According to well-placed sources, Marshall was the only district attorney that Bentley approached who promised he would … Continued
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April 6, 2018
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Alabama politicians aren’t even trying to hide the corruption anymore

The corruption within Alabama’s state government doesn’t surprise me anymore. The brazenness of that corruption does. Seriously, these people aren’t even hiding it anymore. Former Republican majority leader Micky Hammon, before being busted, convicted and shipped off to federal prison, actually told a reporter about his illegal deal with a health care company. Former Republican … Continued
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April 4, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: It’ll be a fun election year

Every constitutional statewide office is up for election this year. Just like the governor’s office you can serve two consecutive four-year terms and then you are through. Kay Ivey would have been term limited as Lt. Governor. She could not have run again for that post even though she ascended to governor last year. Young … Continued
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March 28, 2018

Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Steve Marshall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter During their Winter National Meeting on Monday, the Republican Attorneys General unanimously voted to endorse Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. “The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is proud to stand with Attorney General Steve Marshall and offer him our association’s full endorsement,” RAGA wrote in their statement. “Like President … Continued
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February 28, 2018
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Proposed ethics law revisions offer promising first steps

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At first glance, an omnibus ethics bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston, is a beast of a bill by Alabama standards, but it may very well be a definite first step toward strengthening and clarifying the state’s toughest-in-the-nation ethics laws. Widely seen as the work … Continued
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February 23, 2018

Troy King qualifies for Alabama attorney general race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Former Attorney General Troy King qualified for a return trip to Montgomery for a second term as Alabama’s attorney general on Thursday. King qualified in his hometown of Elba, Alabama. King signed his qualification papers in front of  crowd of approximately 100 supporters. Referring to the culture of corruption … Continued
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February 9, 2018

Alice Martin qualifies for Alabama attorney general race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, former U.S. Attorney Alice Martin formally qualified as a Republican for the office of Alabama attorney general. “Earlier today I filed paperwork officially adding my name to the ballot!,” Martin announced in a statement. “It’s important that as many Alabamians as possible see this news and hear our … Continued
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February 8, 2018