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Alabama Leaders Release Thanksgiving Wishes to Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 26, Americans across the country celebrated Thanksgiving with Turkey, football, and family.  Many of Alabama’s leaders took to social media or email to share the holiday cheer with the people of Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Twitter, “It is great to sit down and … Continued
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November 27, 2015

Who is Rep. Phil Williams?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Not much was known about Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) before he decided to challenge Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to lead the State House of Representatives. A closer look at Williams’ life and career brings into focus a real-life Alabamian’s rags-to-riches story.  As the fourth of five boys raised … Continued
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October 6, 2015

Rep. Williams Makes Bid for Speaker

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—In a letter to the members of the Alabama House of Representatives, Republican lawyer maker Rep. Phil Williams is seeking to replace Mike Hubbard as Speaker. (See letter here.) In his letter Williams wrote, “After taking several days to reflect on our most recent Special Session and the … Continued
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October 1, 2015

API wants to fight it out with AEA over charter schools, but who else?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It would be easy to believe that the battle for charter schools was over in Alabama after the abysmal failure in the 2012 legislative session. In a recent speech Alabama Policy President (API) Gary Palmer said, “It is inexcusable for a Republican supermajority to surrender on this issue [charter … Continued
August 6, 2012