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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In righting the ship of state, Gov. Kay Ivey has demonstrated shrewd political instincts since taking office earlier this year, but her administration took a potentially disastrous turn this past week on a prison healthcare contract. Several reports on companies bidding to provide federally mandated healthcare service to Alabama’s … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What the public learned from the Ethic Commission hearing surrounding accusations against Gov. Robert Bentley, is that he may have violated the Ethics Code and the Fair Campaign Practice Act (FCPA). What observant politicos witnessed was an Ethics Commission that is political, ineffectual, and has long outlived its sell-by-date. … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange, sent a statewide press release officially announcing his run for the US Senate. The announcement was hardly a surprise in political circles, as Strange has made his desire to return to the hallowed ground of DC, and the Georgetown cocktail circuit no secret. Many … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) and several justices on the Alabama Supreme Court are attempting, it appears, to avoid further unwanted scrutiny of their conduct in the case against Chief Justice Roy Moore. The Commission, commonly referred to as the JIC, is hoping to steer clear of another growing … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At least 30 school superintendents were on hand when the State Board of Education selected a Massachusetts education consultant to lead the Alabama Department of Education (ALSDE). On a 5 to 4 vote, “dark horse” candidate Michael Sentance won after several rounds of voting. Over the last several years, … Continued

  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

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery Political consultant, Brent Buchanan, has been recognized as a rising star in the political consulting world by Campaigns & Elections. Since 1988, Campaigns & Elections (C&E) has recognized the up-and-comers of the campaign world with its Rising Star award.  Campaigns & Elections staff wrote, “Over the years, … Continued