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Bentley Signs Women’s Health and Safety Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed HB57 today, also known as the “Women’s Health and Safety Act.” The bill will require that the state’s few remaining abortion clinics bring their facilities up to hospital code.  The facilities must employ doctors with local hospital admitting privileges and anyone … Continued
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April 10, 2013

Push Card Hits Marsh with Hard Facts

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It seems campaign season came a little early in Senate District 12. Last week, an unflattering “push-card” concerning Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) was circulated in the Anniston area. There had been reports of such a card showing up at the State House Thursday, but efforts to … Continued
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April 9, 2013

Hubbard Consulting Contract Causes Stir

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Thursday, the State House was buzzing with rumors and questions about Speaker Mike Hubbard’s (R-Auburn) consulting contract with the Southeast Alabama Gas District. Even though the contract is over a year old, a recent press release by the company brought the questionable arrangement to light. The contract with SEAGD … Continued
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April 8, 2013

Pave Paradise? The Gulf State Plan

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gulf State Park is described as a place where, “white sun-kissed beaches, a surging surf, seagulls and seashells greet you.” If certain legislators and business interests have their way you will also be greeted by a valet, and doorman at a new 5-star, luxury hotel. Opponents of the plan … Continued
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April 1, 2013
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An Open Letter to Governor Robert Bentley and Attorney General Luther Strange

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Dear Sirs, The freedom of the press is under attack in Alabama, not just small news organizations like the Alabama Political Reporter but the very idea itself. Over the last year, our news organization has reported a series of articles that have examined the conduct of many leaders within … Continued
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April 1, 2013

Anatomy of a Rigged Bid

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—When Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard secretly obtained competitors’ bids for the lucrative broadcast rights to Auburn University’s sports department in 2002, he set into motion a chain of events that not only enriched his business interests by millions of dollars, but threatens to drag a premiere Alabama university into … Continued
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March 20, 2013

Hubbard Chief Consultant: Mocks Christmas with Vegas Strippers and more

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another professionally-crafted video from Speaker Mike Hubbard’s chief consultant has surfaced on the internet. See video here.In the video entitled Azbell Christmas Special, David Azbell, one of the Speaker’s righthand confidants, disparages Christmas as a holiday and a deeply held religious season.In one of the songs, Azbell uses it to … Continued
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March 19, 2013

Supreme Court Rejects AEA’s Lawsuit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday (as almost everyone expected) the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the courts do not regulate the rules of the legislature.  The Alabama Education Association (AEA) had sued to block Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) from signing the Alabama Accountability Act.  Judge Price (D) had ruled in favor of … Continued
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March 14, 2013

Hubbard Wildly Increases Spending in Speaker’s Office Over Democrat Seth Hammett

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter Editor’s Note: All financial data for this report is according to state spending records on www.open.alabama.gov. MONTGOMERY—In 2010 Republicans rode a conservative wave to Montgomery promising smaller government and fiscal responsibility. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has taken almost sole credit for the Republican victory. Warning: Tea Party … Continued
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March 12, 2013

Accountability Act: Price Ruling, Lobbyist, Racism and More

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Montgomery Circuit Court Judge Charles Price once again upheld the temporary restraining order prohibiting the transmission of the School Accountability Act to Governor Bentley. For the last two days, the leadership the GOP-controlled legislature has fought to vacate Price’s order. Wednesday, in the opinion issued by Price he … Continued
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March 7, 2013