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America’s Shift from Rule of Law to Rule by Executive Branch

by Cameron Smith Alabama Policy Institute The “rule of law” has served as the backbone of democracy from America’s founding. First, all Americans agree to be held accountable under the law. To secure that consent, the process to enact, administer and enforce those laws must be transparent, democratically accessible, and impartial. While that process has … Continued
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January 7, 2014

Secretary of State Announces Change in Qualifying Date

Staff Report Secretary of State Jim Bennett announced today that the close of qualifying for major party candidates in the 2014 election cycle will be February 7th, 2014 at 5:00 PM. This is much earlier than usual as the Secretary of State’s office is working to comply with federal laws concerning military and overseas voters.  … Continued
January 2, 2014

$14 Million in Obama Stimulus Money Funded Mike Hubbard Center

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Friday, the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosted a ceremony in Auburn to dedicate the Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce at Auburn University. The Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn, wrote on Facebook that he … Continued
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September 17, 2013

Legislature Holds Public Hearing on Future of Medicaid

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the Alabama Legislature held a public hearing to explain the Medicaid reform package introduced by Sen. Greg Reed (R) from Jasper.  The Chairman of the Alabama House Health Committee, Rep. Jim McClendon (R) from Springville presided over the meeting to explain the legislation drafted by he and … Continued
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March 22, 2013

Is Senator Del Marsh a Campaign Finance Scofflaw?

by Thomas J. Scovill   When Senator Del Marsh, (R-Anniston), became pro tempore of the Alabama Senate in 2010 following the great Republican sweep, he pushed a series of new ethics laws with great fanfare. This included updates to Alabama’s Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA).   Because there is every reason to believe that Senator … Continued
February 5, 2013

Governor Bentley Details Law Enforcement Efficiency Plans, Upcoming Legislation

  MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced comprehensive plans to further streamline and better coordinate state-level law enforcement services, a move that will lead to stronger public safety and greater government efficiency.  Currently, more than 20 state-level agencies and departments have various law enforcement functions.  By improving coordination between those agencies, the Governor’s … Continued
January 23, 2013

Gambling Money Linked to 2010 GOP Takeover of Alabama Senate

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The slowly unfolding story of gaming money being solicited by GOP Leadership in 2010 has reached a new level with the revelation that GOP senate candidates appear to have received over $200,000 in laundered gambling money. Just a few weeks ago it came to light that Senator Del … Continued
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November 16, 2012

New Senate Minority Leader will Make History

By Cassandra Burns Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama State Senate is gaveled into session in 2013 it will be a historic event for women. For the first time in Alabama history a female of African-American decent will be the minority leader of the State Senate. That woman will be Senator Vivian Davis Figures (D-Mobile). … Continued
November 14, 2012