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Governor Signs Leni’s Law

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, Governor Robert Bentley signed HB61, known as Leni’s Law, which will go into effect on June 1. Leni’s Law decriminalizes the possession of medical marijuana oil. The law was named after a 4-year-old girl suffering with severe epilepsy, whose parents were forced to move to Oregon so they … Continued
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May 5, 2016
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Who’s Advising Bentley?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley is hunkered down, hoping to survive the withering tide of criticism in the media, and his own party. The big question is: who is in the bunker with him? For the last year or so, Rebekah Caldwell Mason has been Bentley’s sole advisor. Now, she is … Continued
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April 8, 2016

Ball Wants To Limit Investigation Into Lawmakers

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For months it has been rumored that certain lawmakers wanted to pass legislation that would limit the Attorney General’s Office from investigating those in the State legislature. During his testimony on Wednesday, Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison) confirmed that he thought there was a need to pass such legislation.  Ball took … Continued
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April 17, 2015
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US Attorney General Charges President Obama With 23 Counts Of Felony Public Corruption

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If tomorrow’s headlines read “Obama Charged with 23 Counts of Felony Public Corruption” the outrage voiced by Alabama lawmakers would be second to none. From Washington DC to Washington County, Alabama ’s Republican lawmakers would be calling for the President to resign immediately, without so much as a mention … Continued
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November 24, 2014

ValleyFest Scheduled for Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The South Huntsville Civic Association (SHCA) Spring 2014 ValleyFest will be held on Saturday, May 17.  The event was moved from Saturday, May 10 to Saturday, May 17, because of concerns about the weather. Spring 2014 ValleyFest will be held this Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM – 7 … Continued
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May 11, 2014

TEA Party Under Attack from Republicans?

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—One of the state’s most celebrated conservative organizations believes it is under attack, not by the liberal left, or the Obama administration, or the IRS, but by certain Republicans. According to a press release from the Wetumpka TEA Party (WTP), Representative Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) has publicly accused the group … Continued
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September 24, 2013

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Hubbard’s House Conference Hauls in Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week (May 15th, 2013) with legislation still pending before the Alabama House of Representatives, all business stopped for a House Republican fundraiser. The Alabama House Republican Conference—led by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard—raised around $100,000 dollars at the 90 minute event. Thus putting an exclamation point on … Continued
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May 11, 2013