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A million dollar move for Pardons and Paroles

An ill-advised move in 2019 will end up costing taxpayers more than a million dollars for BPP to wind up in the same building.
March 24, 2023

Byrne accepting summer internship applications

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-AL, is currently accepting applications for summer interns in both his Washington, D.C. and Mobile offices. Applicants should be current college students or recent graduates. Ties to Alabama’s First Congressional District are preferred, but not required.  The application can be found here, and the deadline to apply is February 24, 2020. Congressional … Continued
January 17, 2020

Election FAQ: Things you need to know before you vote

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for a number of local, state and national elected offices. Before you go, take a look at this FAQ to make sure you’re updated on what you need to know before you vote. What’s on the ballot? More than a dozen statewide elected offices will be … Continued
November 5, 2018

Alabama Republican lawmakers have broken the law. Should all Republicans in the state lose their rights?

It’s time for Republicans in Alabama to give up some rights. Over the last few years, GOP lawmakers have violated the law on an almost daily basis, and seven of them have been indicted, convicted or pleaded guilty of misusing their offices for public gain. They have violated the public’s trust repeatedly. They have sought … Continued
August 21, 2018

Bentley pushes for control over tech service laden with cash and immense trove of data

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Office of Governor Robert Bentley wants one more chance to create a powerful agency with big money, loose contracts, and a prying eye into the vast state data network. Once again, Bentley’s administration is proposing legislation that will create the Office of Information Technology (OIT) as a stand-alone … Continued
February 21, 2017

Lease Deal Ended, In-Fighting Still On

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Alabama Political Reporter sat with Public Service Commissioner (PSC), Chris “Chip” Beeker and his attorney, James Anderson, at the Offices of Copeland Franco to review documents and recollections regarding a solar option to a lease offered to the commissioner. Controversy grew around the proposed land lease after … Continued
September 22, 2016