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Bentley faces his Judgement Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 5, 2017, was not the end of the Bentley Administration; but it likely was the beginning of the last chapter of the Bentley era in Alabama. Wednesday’s ruling by the Alabama Ethics Commission means that Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is much more likely to be ithe first … Continued
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April 6, 2017
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The phoniness of the State House

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s the phoniness of politics that bothers people the most, I think. The corruption is bad. The pettiness is sometimes just silly. But the phoniness surrounding politics is never-ending, all-consuming and unavoidable. And it’s almost unbearable to endure silently at times. Take Wednesday afternoon at Alabama’s State House, for … Continued
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February 9, 2017
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The shadowy autocracy of the JIC, the State Supreme Court and the legal elites

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Two State Senators are offering constitutional amendments that would rein in the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) and the Court of the Judiciary (COJ). The JIC was created to investigate, receive, initiate complaints leveled against sitting judges, and the COJ was formed to hear cases that the JIC felt needed … Continued
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November 29, 2016
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A sober choice is needed to replace Senator Sessions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the most coveted prize in Alabama politics is to be chosen to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, upon his confirmation as US Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley will choose the recipient. In all likelihood, Bentley’s choice wins reelection in 2018, he or (remotely) she would become the senior Senator … Continued
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November 22, 2016
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Dial Committee Gets To Work

By Larry Lee Education Matters The committee created by Senators Gerald Dial and Quinton Ross to find out how anonymous info given to the state school board made its way into public heard from their first “witnesses” earlier today. Senator Dial stressed again that the legislature has gone to great lengths to make sure anonymous … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Crumpton Says that Trump Turmoil Presents Opportunity for Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Ron Crumpton, the Democratic candidate for US Senator, said that the Trump campaign’s recent struggles could be turning into the “perfect storm” for Democrats in the coming November election. Crumpton wrote, “The Trump Campaign is absolutely blowing up. The leaked interview with Billy Bush, where Trump made lewd comments … Continued
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October 12, 2016
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Who Will Be McCutcheon’s Wise Counsel?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, intense debate over the lottery bill roiled the Senate Chamber. The State House, especially on the fifth floor, seemed to exude a new confidence; a possibility of change. Speaker Mac McCutcheon set the tone when he said, “the days of the Imperial Speakership are over” and pledged … Continued
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August 22, 2016

Greene County’s Burden

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—What began as a war on bingo by former Gov. Bob Riley, was rooted in power, politics and greed, with both sides claiming legal and even moral authority over what constitutes legal or illegal bingo in the Alabama. The latest episode in this much-sordid affair is the State Supreme … Continued
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July 18, 2016
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Declare a Revolution on Independence Day for Alabama

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Even as we celebrate our Republic’s Independence Day, it is evident that our State is in a moral crisis. Gov. Robert Bentley is running roughshod over the Constitution, the former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, has been found guilty of 12 felony ethics violations and the State’s Chief … Continued
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July 4, 2016