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Bentley returns to sound principle while others foolishly resist

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what might be considered deja vu all over again, the governor visited several of Alabama’s radio talking-heads to find support for his executive amendment to the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). The thrust of Gov. Bentley’s argument is that the state needs a two-year delay in offering tax credits … Continued
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May 17, 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

Alabama Democratic Majority Chairman, Justice Mark Kennedy, Denounces Republican Attempts to Make Voting More Difficult

Staff Report Montgomery – The Republican Supermajority in the Alabama Legislature is moving closer to making it more difficult to register to vote in Alabama.  Citizens can currently register to vote up to 10 days before Election Day.  A bill making its way through the Republican-controlled Legislature would change that deadline to 17 days before … Continued
May 10, 2013

You can’t make this stuff up

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—This weekend Speaker Mike Hubbard, released this picture and caption on his Twitter account. “Discussed GOP politics with Larry The Cable Guy tonight. He is a hoot! He loved the gun bill we passed yesterday. pic.twitter.com/uDaLnUfYKV” This may capsulizes this 2013 session better than anything else we’ve seen or heard. We hear Marsh … Continued
May 6, 2013

The Graftmaster Cometh: Hubbard Strikes Back at Critics

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Lee County voters were treated to a campaign-style push-card this week, paid for by the Friends of Mike Hubbard. The mail drop is an unusual direct response to a stinging—and humorous—flyer branding the Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as “The Graftmaster.” The “Graftmaster” label is an ironic play-of-words on Hubbard’s … Continued
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May 3, 2013

Are Barron-Johnson Indictments a Foreshadow of Things to Come?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week’s surprise gave way to worry and confusion as the details of Lowell Barron’s indictment were revealed. The grounds on which Barron and Johnson were charged could potentially cast a wide net over many in state politics. Former State Senator Barron and his longtime assistant Jill Johnson were charged … Continued
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April 29, 2013
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Marsh Falls on Sword for Diamond Mike on Common Core

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Republican Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said that for the 2013 session, Common Core is “off the table.” This statement sent shockwaves through the Conservative wing of the Alabama Republican Party. The fight to repeal Common Core had reached the pinnacle of conservative politics with the RNC passing … Continued
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April 26, 2013

House Champions for Children Through a Bipartisan Effort

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—Children First Foundation is praising the Alabama House of Representatives for their bipartisan effort to protect Alabama’s children Tuesday night. The policy makers restored $20 million to the Children First Trust Fund which the Senate attempted to divert into the General Fund to balance the State’s budget. The bipartisan effort was led by … Continued
April 25, 2013

Governor Bentley Signs Scottsboro Boys Legislation

Staff Report SCOTTSBORO – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday held a ceremonial signing for Senate Bill 97, a measure that establishes a framework for posthumous pardons in the case of the Scottsboro Boys.  Governor Bentley also signed House Joint Resolution 20, which formally exonerates the Scottsboro Boys. “We cannot take back what happened.  But we … Continued
April 22, 2013

New Campaign Targets Hubbard as ‘Graftmaster’

Click here to enlarge By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday voters in Lee County received a campaign push-card that looks like an advertisement for a B-Movie or a Quentin Tarantino noir parody. The mailer features Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as “The Graftmaster.” Hubbard is currently under a grand jury investigation for campaign-finance-related … Continued
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April 10, 2013