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Governor Bentley Addresses Prison Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced in a press conference that he was launching the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), a comprehensive study of the State’s criminal justice system that the State hopes will identify ways to implement more cost effective criminal justice policies. The Council … Continued
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June 11, 2014

Chambliss Cries Fraud in District 30 Primary

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Secretary of State Jim Bennett said that there were no documented cases of fraud during Tuesday’s primary election. However, Clyde Chambliss, who is running for Senate District 30, cried fraud in the middle of the hotly contested Republican primary on Tuesday. Tuesday, on his Facebook page, Chambliss’ campaign posted … Continued
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June 10, 2014

The High Cost of Public Corruption

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A recent study in Public Administration Review shows the negative impact of public corruption on a state’s economic future. Alabama is listed in the top ten most corrupt states in America. In a report entitled, “The Impact of Public Officials” Corruption on the Size and Allocation of U.S. State Spending,” authors Cheol … Continued
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June 9, 2014

Ethics Commissioner James Sumner to Retire October 1

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, after 37 years of public service, Alabama Ethics Commission director Jim Sumner announced in a letter to the commission members that he would retire, effective October 1. In the letter, Sumner stated, “My primary goal in my service here has been to make a difference in the ethical … Continued
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June 5, 2014
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After Tuesday’s Republican Primary, Remember The Alamo

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Many people had hoped that Tuesday’s Republican primary would be a day of reckoning for Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard and his cronies. Hubbard won his election with under 3000 votes in a District that has over 20,000 voters. A very small percentage of the people in his … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Establishment Candidates Hold On to Power

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R Anniston retained their seats in Tuesday’s Republican Primary.  Not only did they win, most of their allies received big wins as well. Rep. Mike Hubbard crushed challenger Sandy Toomer by 20 percentage points. Congressman … Continued
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June 4, 2014
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A Choice for Our Future

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Today’s election may be a dark day for our State or a bright, new beginning for all our people. The future of Alabama may be reflected in the attitude of current Gov. Robert Bentley or that of former Gov. Bob Riley. Riley, who now serves as a lobbyist for … Continued
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June 3, 2014

Don’t Let Facts Influence The Vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There will be no tanks on the streets, or soldiers with weapons locked and loaded as we go to the polls on Tuesday. The only weapon of war that will have been used against the voters of our State, will be propaganda. This killing machine poisons the mind and … Continued
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June 2, 2014

In New Radio Commercial Hubbard is Challenged to a Polygraph Test

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Executive Director of Government Affairs for Auburn University challenges Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, to join him in taking a lie detector test or testifying under oath. Buddy Mitchell has publicly, and in a sworn affidavit, accused Hubbard of masterminding a bid-rigging scheme that cost Auburn University millions in revenue. As a … Continued
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May 31, 2014