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Alabama Senate votes to adopt formal sexual harassment policy

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter In the wake of months of sexual harassment and assault allegations against high-profile politicians and public figures across the country, the Alabama Senate on Tuesday voted to adopt a formal sexual harassment policy. The Senate voted to implement the wide-ranging and specific workplace harassment policy, which covers members, staff … Continued
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March 7, 2018
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Transparency and accountability in Congress

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Last year, the country was shocked to learn terrible stories of sexual harassment taking place in the halls of Congress. The stories themselves were horrific, but even worse was the fact that some Members of Congress used taxpayer money to pay settlements. Prior to coming to Congress, I worked for … Continued
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February 13, 2018
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Montgomery residents “too stupid” for Siegelman documentary

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Capri Theater won’t be showing the documentary, “Atticus v. the Architect: The Political Assassination of Don Siegelman,” because its members and the surrounding community are just too stupid. They’re too stupid to separate fact from fiction. They’re too stupid to understand that any documentary should be taken as … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Lovvorn’s Consultant Linked to Hubbard’s Machine

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Republican primary to elect a replacement for disgraced lawmaker and convicted felon Rep. Mike Hubbard will be held on Tuesday. Jay Conner, Joe Lovvorn, Sandy Toomer and Brett Smith are all in the running to represent District 79, but parts of the former Hubbard machine are pushing Lovvorn … Continued
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September 12, 2016

McClendon, Dial Ask: Give The People The Right To Vote On Lottery

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The lottery bill, SB11, was carried over at the call of the chair late Wednesday, with few Republican senators present. It could resurface Thursday morning, should more lawmakers come onboard. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) brought SB11 to the Senate Floor on Wednesday. It passed out of Tourism and Marketing Committee … Continued
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August 18, 2016

Speaker McCutcheon: We Are Moving into a New Era

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a press conference held immediately after the new Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Madison) left the Chamber Floor, he promised that the House would be entering a new era, returning the body to the people of Alabama. McCutcheon said, his leadership style will be more to listen … Continued
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August 16, 2016

Sanderford Cancels Sunset Meeting

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An email to members of the House Sunset Committee acquired by the Alabama Political Reporter states, the meeting scheduled for July 28, was canceled “due to lack of attendance.” But, that’s just the cover story. A controversy erupted last week after Republican Committee Chair Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) rescheduled a … Continued
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July 26, 2016

Respect For Republicans But Not For Democrats

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A meeting of the House Sunset Committee rescheduled so that its members could attend the Republican Convention in Cleveland this week. However, an email obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter shows that the Committee’s Republican Chairman, Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville), is not willing to show the same courtesy to Democratic … Continued
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July 21, 2016