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Fincher Declared Rising Republican Star


By Brandon Moseley
 Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party has selected Alabama Chad A. Fincher (R) as this week’s rising Republican Star. Fincher represents the 102nd district located in Mobile County and was first elected to the Alabama House in 2006.

The Alabama Republican Party selected Rep. Fincher, “as this week’s Rising Republican Star due … Continued
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March 5, 2013
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A Confederacy of Deceivers: No, the ends do not justify the means

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Editor’s Note: On Thursday night, after witnessing the melee on the Alabama Senate Floor, I sent out a personal twitter message. As a person who voted GOP in 2010, I felt it was a point of personal privilege to voice my disgust. Not over the bill per se—because I … Continued
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March 3, 2013

Melee Over Flexibility Act

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Conference Committee Audio Senate Audio MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed the 2013 Local School Flexibility Act late Thursday evening. The ceremony was rumored to have been being planned while the bill was still being debated on the House floor and before it came back to the Senate. HB84 regarding Local … Continued
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March 1, 2013

Charter Schools: All Riley’s Men

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Perhaps it is no coincidence that Bob Riley’s two former chiefs of staff became the lobbyist for the two most powerful groups pushing charter schools in Alabama. Riley said when he announced that he was becoming a lobbyist that he wanted to continue to work on education and economic … Continued
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February 26, 2013
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Editorial: Who is Going to Make Money on the Flexibility Act?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last three weeks one puzzling question has buzzed around the State House. That question is, why has the Speaker of the House pushed so relentlessly to secure the passage of the School Flexibility and Local Control Act of 2013? From bullying the republican caucus in the House … Continued
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February 25, 2013

Nonprofit Founder Claims Bob Riley Directed Donations to Hubbard-Owned Businesses

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—How did then-Governor Bob Riley and Chairman of the ALGOP Mike Hubbard route almost a million dollars in republican campaigns contribution through a nonprofit and back to a Hubbard owned company? “Someone from the governor’s [Bob Riley’s] office would call and say you’re getting a check for $200,000 and you’re … Continued
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February 21, 2013

Majority Strategies: Mike Hubbard/Brett Buerck

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— As a part of the on-going investigation into possible corruption within the GOP controlled State House, it becomes important to examine out of state players  many in Alabama may have never heard of. Brett Buerck is one such player. Buerck’s name my not ring a bell, but his company, … Continued
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February 19, 2013

Stealing Power, Substitute SB122

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Push back from the Governor and others concerned about the future of accountability in government has caused a Substitute of SB122 to be submitted. SB 122 sponsored by Jimmy Holley (R-Elba) will place the power of many of the state’s governmental watchdog agencies into the hands of 12-man junta … Continued
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February 19, 2013

Flexibility Act of 2013 the Battle Continues

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Local Control School Flexibility Act of 2013 passed out of the House on Thursday with a with a 65 to 37 vote victory for Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Hubbard made this bill a priority under his “We Dare Defend Our Rights” Agenda. Many see this as a payback … Continued
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February 15, 2013

Bond Issue for Career Tech Education Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the 21st Century Workforce Act passed the Alabama House of Representatives.  The bill’s passage in the House was supported by both Alabama political parties, business interests, as well as the education community.  The bill provides $50 million to update and modernize the equipment and training at career tech … Continued
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February 14, 2013