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SB11 Gives Legislative Council Ultimate Control of State House

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—SB11, referred to as one of “the consolidation bills,” is an exhaustive re-organization of the legislative services pertaining to the State House by amending multiple sections of the Code of Alabama 1975. The bill is a mere 45 pages, but contains some substantial shifts in responsibilities and powers. It … Continued
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March 4, 2014
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Why are educators being cheated? A few thoughts…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) sponsored a two-percent Alabama Teachers pay raise for the 2015 Fiscal Year Budget. This was the same as Governor Robert Bentley had requested. However, the Senate Education Budget Committee instead approved a one percent/one-time bonus for teachers. “So goes education, so goes Alabama,” Ward said. … Continued
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February 27, 2014

2006: Riley Gets Donation/Hubbard Gets Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a February 2014 article at AL.com, John Archibald follows the money from a wealthy Chattanooga developer, into the campaign coffers of then, Gov. Bob Riley. The report shows that in 2006, Franklin L. Haney passed at least $130,000 to Riley from PACs controlled by lobbyist Clark Richardson. Archibald … Continued
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February 25, 2014
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Clouse Proposes Budget “Tough” on Crime-Fighters?

By Ronald King, MD MPH COL, USA (Ret) Alabama Political Reporter It is an almost immutable political mantra that the people we elect to office parrot phrases like “no new taxes” or “support our troops” – “I will be tough on crime!” But the latest budget passing out of committee seems to have forgotten the … Continued
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February 21, 2014

Consolidation Bill and That Old Sneaky Hog

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Republican-controlled legislature continues its slow and steady progress toward giving total control of the government over to the will of two men. Last year Sen. Jimmy Holley (R-Alba), a former faithful Democrat and AEA adherent, turned Republican, and introduced SB122. SB122 would have placed immense authority under a … Continued
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February 18, 2014

Legislature Passes Alabama Future Workforce Initiative

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, the Alabama House of Representatives approved the Alabama Future Workforce Initiative with bipartisan support. The Alabama Future Workforce Initiative is sponsored by State Rep. Mac Buttram (R) from Cullman. The legislation is designed to expand Alabama’s career-tech dual enrollment program by providing opportunities for … Continued
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February 17, 2014

Rumors Swirl Around Lee County Grand Jury: Stay Calm and Carry On

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the weekend, rumors were circulating that Matt Hart, head to the Attorney General White Collar Crime Unit and leader of the Special Lee County Grand Jury investigations, had been fired from his post. Later, the rumor mill began to spread that Hart had been reassigned but would remain … Continued
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February 11, 2014
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Hubbard and the Millstone of Justice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last eighteen months or so, the Special White Collar Crimes Division of the State’s Attorney General’s Office has been conducting an investigation into the possible wrongdoings of Alabama’s Speaker of the House, and those surrounding him. This investigation is being led by Special White Collar Crimes Prosecutor … Continued
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February 10, 2014