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Executive On Loan Forbidden. Well, Sort of…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 7, in a unanimous vote, the Alabama Ethics Commission approved an opinion that would end the practice of Executive On Loan, sort of, because future arrangements would be evaluated on a “case-by-case” basis. (See opinion here.) In an unusual move, the Commission unilaterally issued the opinion without … Continued
October 14, 2015

October is Busy Month for the GBYR

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) plan a busy schedule during the month of October. On Thursday, October 8, the Republican Groups will hear from Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) at their regular October Meeting.  The GBYR have made electing Republicans in Jefferson County a special focus … Continued
October 6, 2015

Roby Campaign Defends Record

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, Tea Party activist Becky Gerritson announced that she is running for the Second Congressional District seat currently held by Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery). The Martha Roby for Congress campaign responded to Thursday’s announcement by Wetumpka Tea Party President Gerritson afterwards. Roby spokesman Todd Stacy … Continued
October 5, 2015

Roby Opposes Iran Nuclear Deal

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Congress is back in action in Washington DC and the first item of business is whether to accept or reject the international agreement with Iran that Secretary of State John Kerry (D) and leaders of several major powers negotiated with the Iranian Government in order to persuade … Continued
September 9, 2015

Roby Says the CAVHS Should Partner with Local Medical Community

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, US Representative Martha Roby said that building partnerships between the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) and the local medical community is an important next step to toward improving health services for Alabama veterans. Rep. Roby’s remarks were made at the Montgomery Chamber of … Continued
September 8, 2015

Amelia Boynton Robinson Dead at 104

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 25, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a written statement on the death of Civil Rights Activist, Amelia Boynton Robinson. Gov. Bentley said, “I am saddened to hear about the death of Amelia Boynton Robinson. She was a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who … Continued
August 27, 2015

More of the Same Reform?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— During the 2015 Legislative Session, the State Legislature created the Joint Committee on Alabama Public Pensions with the expressed purpose of reforming the State Pension plan.  Republicans have repeatedly expressed a desire to overhaul the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), in an effort to control cost. Ideas … Continued
August 25, 2015

New Consulting Firm Opens in Montgomery

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Suzanne Webb and Sharon Wheeler have formed a new consulting firm in Montgomery. W2 Strategies, LLC, will specialize in political and media consulting. Together, the team has over 50 years experience in government and campaigns, public and corporate affairs, including business and law.  Their backgrounds include, state and … Continued
August 25, 2015

Special Session Begins

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 3, the Alabama legislature return for a Special Session to deal with the State General Fund (SGF) situation that has had the legislature and the Governor at loggerheads for months now. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is demanding that legislators increases taxes on the people of Alabama … Continued
August 3, 2015

Zeigler: Last Five Months a Disappointment For Republican Voters

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 11, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) spoke to the Mid Alabama Republican Club (MARC) at their monthly meeting at the Vestavia Public Library. Zeigler said, “I have seen in the last five months a tremendous disappointment on the part of our Republican voters in our Republican … Continued
July 15, 2015