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This Session is different

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a general sense around the State House that the 2017 Legislative Session is different. But in what way? Is there a chance we are witnessing an era of cooperation rather than confrontation? Could this be the time where all the citizens in every district matter whether Republican … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Lathan re-elected as ALGOP Chairman

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 25, 2017, the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee met at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover and re-elected Chairman Terry Lathan. Chairman Lathan was elected without opposition as was the rest of the leadership team. The Chairman said in a statement, “I am deeply humbled to have earned … Continued
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February 28, 2017
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What to do about Bentley?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Vice, vainer and corruption has left Alabama a leaderless State, but there is hope that some with integrity will step forward to fill the void. Governor Robert Bentley has long ago forfeited any claim of moral leadership and to list his many failings would be as tedious as it … Continued
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February 20, 2017
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The old AG has done the new AG no favors

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Steve Marshall might be a fine man. He might be all of the things that his friends and his co-workers said he is during Marshall’s swearing-in ceremony as Alabama’s new Attorney General. He might be. But right now, most of the State and half of the big-time players around … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Senator Strange appoints former Chief Deputy as Chief of Staff

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Many questions surround the appointment of Luther Strange as US Senator, but Strange hiring Kevin Turner as his Chief of Staff is an unseen turn of events. Turner served as Strange’s Chief Deputy until allegations of dubious actions in the criminal investigation of former Speaker Mike Hubbard surfaced. During … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Hubbard appeal filing deadline extended again

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s ethics conviction appeal has been delayed again. On Monday, the Lee County Circuit Court asked for another time extension of 28 days to allow the Court Circuit Clerk to file the Court Record of Appeal. The Court of Criminal Appeals granted the extension Tuesday, … Continued
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February 1, 2017
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Some are using a stalking horse to undermine ethics laws

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The greatest challenge before the Alabama State Legislature when it returns in February is not the budget, schools or Medicaid. It is the slight of hand chicanery used to undermine the State’s ethics laws. Since the conviction of former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard on 12 felony ethics … Continued
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January 10, 2017