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Alabama Supreme Court’s Actions: Justice or Machiavellian Scheme

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

October 26, 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

July 18, 2016

Guilty: The System Worked

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Michael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the thirteenth day of his trial, was found guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The system worked. In an era where government, law enforcement and the media are accused daily of ineptitude, negligence and bias, that is not a phrase often … Continued

June 13, 2016

SB69 Would Give Legislature Power to Immunize Criminals From Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senate Bill 69 would give legislative committees the power to grant immunity for criminal activities. The bill’s intent is to give committees the authority to subpoena documents and testimony from agency heads and others—perhaps an unintended consequence that has raised serious questions in the judicial and law enforcement community. … Continued

February 10, 2016

Power: Fierce and Fragile

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If power is the ultimate currency of politics, it is also a most fierce and fragile commodity. In 2010, the State’s Republican party, led by Mike Hubbard, took the reigns of power from the Democratic majority. In the ensuing years, they ruled quickly, often severely, and in many ways, … Continued

February 8, 2016

Dunn vs. Cavanaugh is Rematch of Old PSC Foes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From 2010 until 2014 fellow Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) commissioners Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) and Terry Dunn (R) served on the PSC together and the pair of Republicans were frequently at loggerheads on how the PSC should conduct its business. Commissioner Dunn wanted to hold formal hearings on … Continued

December 22, 2015

60 Plus And Bentley Discuss Negative Impact of EPA Regulations on Alabama Seniors

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 7, a new report was released by the Senior’s Group, 60 Plus, claiming that proposed EPA regulations could raise energy prices by more than 20% on Alabama families including the most vulnerable among us. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley joined the 60 Plus Association at the Alabama State … Continued

October 8, 2014

Roby Supports Boehner’s Lawsuit to Rein in Executive Branch

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Speaker John Boehner, (R) from Ohio, is moving forward with legal actions to ask the court to compel President Barack Hussein Obama to faithfully carry out the Nation’s laws. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said on Thursday, July 10 that she supports Boehner’s decision. Congresswoman Roby … Continued

July 18, 2014

Chip Beeker Speaks in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Chip Beeker joined Gary Palmer and a half dozen other candidates at the monthly dinner meeting of the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT). Beeker said that he was running for Public Service Commission Place 2 in the Republican Party Primary Runoff on Tuesday, July 15. “The country … Continued

June 11, 2014

Beeker Said Rates Will Skyrocket Unless We Stand Up to EPA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Runoff is on July 15. There will be three statewide races on the ballot. Perhaps the most watched race will be Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2, where Chip Beeker faces incumbent Terry Dunn. Beeker said in a written statement, “Teresa and I would like to sincerely … Continued

June 6, 2014