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Bentley Bows to “Obentley” Bashing Blogger

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a statewide email blast, Yellowhammer News announced, “Gov. Robert Bentley will join us this year for our inaugural Yellowhammer Power of Service event.” (Changed from Power and Influence)  Over the last month, Yellowhammer News has bashed Gov. Bentley by calling him a Democrat, a liberal and even giving … Continued
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May 5, 2015

Tobacco Tax On Fast-Track

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On the same day Speaker Mike Hubbard was attending a motions hearing in his felony corruption case, a bill to increase tobacco taxes was dropped in the House. On April 30, Rep. Patricia Todd introduced legislation to increase State tax on tobacco products.  The bill is being fast-tracked and … Continued
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May 5, 2015

Political, Personal Interests Will Likely Decide Gaming Fate (But Should It?)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The future of gaming in Alabama will be a battle between competing businesses, personal and religious interests. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has proposed legislation that would allow competition for gaming revenues between the Birmingham Racecourse, VictoryLand, Greenetrack, and locations owned by the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI). … Continued
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May 4, 2015
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World Press Freedom Day: Little to Celebrate in the Heart of Dixie (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Sunday was World Press Freedom Day, a time to “celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on [its] independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their … Continued
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May 4, 2015

Marsh Releases Omnibus Gaming Bill, with Opposition on Fifth Floor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released a copy of his omnibus gaming bill, which would authorize gaming at certain locations throughout the State. (See bill here.) There are many obstacles to Marsh’s plan, but the greatest is coming from Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), … Continued
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May 1, 2015

Investigator with Ties to Former Deputy AG Terminated

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Recently, the State’s Attorney General’s Office terminated an investigator with ties to alleged wrong-doings by former Deputy Attorney General Henry “Sonny” T. Reagan.  Howard “Gene” Sisson, an investigator with the Attorney General’s Office since 2007, has been removed from his position after it was believed he conspired with … Continued
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April 27, 2015

Agencies Describe Dire Consequences of Budget Cuts

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Taking a page from the Gipper’s playbook on Tuesday evening, Gov. Robert Bentley released a memo that outlined the impact of the Orr/Clouse General Fund Budget.(See memo here.) Ronald Reagan once said, “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” For months Bentley has … Continued
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April 23, 2015

House Committee Passes Rescheduling of ATF Repayment

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee gave a favorable voice vote to HB490. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark), proposes the 2016 repayment from the Alabama General Fund to the Alabama Trust Fund (ATF) to be skipped, moving the final payment date from September 30, … Continued
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April 23, 2015

Are White Democrats An Endangered Species?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—What was once an endangered species is now all but extinct, that being the elected, white Southern Democrat. Turning the “Solid South” Republican began in the Civil Rights era, and is all but complete under the presidency of Barack Obama. As recently as 1977, there was not a single … Continued
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April 21, 2015

Agency Says Budget Cuts Threat To Public Safety

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Projected budget cuts in the General Fund will not only pose a threat to public safety, but will also prevent prison reform efforts, according to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The latest budget projections show that Pardons and Paroles can expect an 18 percent reduction in … Continued
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April 21, 2015