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Legal Services Corporation President James Sandman addresses attorneys in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Legal Services Corporation (LSC) President James J. Sandman joined Legal Services Alabama staff for a day of events focused on civil legal issues affecting low-income Americans in Alabama and across the country. On Wednesday morning, Sandman visited the Legal Services Alabama office in Montgomery to … Continued
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August 24, 2017

Siegelman Documentary worth your time and anger

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter No wonder Leura Canary didn’t want people to see the Siegelman documentary. “Atticus v. The Architect: The Political Assassination of Don Siegelman” is a scorching documentary, particularly if you’re one of the many Republican officials who played a role in the prosecution of Alabama’s former Governor. For all of … Continued
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August 15, 2017
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Analysis: Why a city-run school system is a bad idea for Montgomery

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The City of Montgomery is planning to study the idea of creating a city-operated school system, moving from the current county system. It is nothing more than window dressing meant to appease the business community. It is the latest in a long line of “fixes” for the troubled Montgomery … Continued
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August 7, 2017

Tommy Amason announces run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 27, 2017, Tommy Amason, an Army Command Sergeant Major and two-tour Iraq War veteran, formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congressional House seat in District 2. The announcement event was held at the Wetumpka Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1472. Amason touted his experience as … Continued
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August 2, 2017

US Representative Terri Sewell addresses group in Birmingham Town Hall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (R-Selma) addressed a town hall in Birmingham hosted by State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) about Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010) and other issues facing  the Federal government.  The town hall was held … Continued
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August 2, 2017
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Government affairs or an orgy of greed and corruption?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter How much food and booze does it take to wash away embarrassment and shame? Is money the seductive elixir that so easily chills honest introspection, that allows our State’s leaders to dine freely on the spoils of corruption? In August, many of the State’s top leaders will embark on … Continued
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July 24, 2017
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A curious case of Canarys

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It has become common to hear lawmakers say “BCA is the new AEA.” This statement refers to the fact that, under the leadership of convicted felon, former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, the Business Council of Alabama has risen to control the State’s Legislative agenda, much like the … Continued
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July 19, 2017
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What kind of change will come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama Republican Party swept into power during the November 2010 elections, they promised us change. In his book, Storming the State House, Mike Hubbard wrote of that November evening, “It would fundamentally change the direction of Alabama, and of my own life, forever.” Republicans have controlled Alabama’s … Continued
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July 10, 2017

Montgomery theater blocks showing of Siegelman documentary

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The board of a popular Montgomery independent theater has blocked the showing of a documentary about former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman because it contains “defamatory” information about a board member, the theater’s director told al.com. A group had rented the Capri Theater and planned to show the film, titled … Continued
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June 27, 2017