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Bentley Calls His Plan Our Moonshot

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 2, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) delivered his sixth State of the State Speech to a joint House of the Alabama Legislature in the historic Alabama Capital Building. Gov. Bentley said that on the State’s 150th anniversary, a state man also first landed on the moon. That … Continued
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February 3, 2016

2016 Legislative Year Begins Today

By Brandon Moseley On Tuesday, February 1, the Alabama legislature reconvenes for its 2016 regular session. Because of the two special sessions this will be the fourth session in the last years. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) will deliver his State of the State address on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Old House … Continued
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February 2, 2016
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Christmas Blues for State vendors

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter All the thousands of vendors that have billed the state of Alabama for services want for Christmas is … to be paid. And, in fact, they should be. But they’re not. As Alabama Political Reporter editor Bill Britt has been reporting, a nearly $50 million software solution to the … Continued
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December 16, 2015

Five Things to Watch Next Session  

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—With the 2016 Legislative Session a little more than two months away, the challenges set before our lawmakers are coming into focus. A few of the items which will top the agenda are: public corruption, Obamacare, taxes, prisons, and public pensions. None of these issues are new, but the … Continued
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November 27, 2015

Strange Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down VictoryLand Ruling

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Late Thursday afternoon, Attorney General Luther Strange filed a formal appeal in the VictoryLand Bingo case with the State Supreme Court. SEE MOTION In a 62 page motion, the Attorney General is asking the Court to overturn the ruling by Montgomery Circuit Court Judge William Shashy, who found the … Continued
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November 20, 2015
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Connecting the Dots, Facing the Inevitable

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Montgomery, it is not always easy to connect the dots on a particular piece of legislation or policy, but the latest round of news stories coming from the Office of Gov. Robert Bentley makes it apparent, that the governor wants to expand Medicaid and pay for it with … Continued
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November 20, 2015

Zeigler Says Cuts are Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is expected to announce how cuts to state general fund (SGF) programs will impact state services. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement, “Today is the day Gov. Bentley staffers announce cutbacks to some state parks, drivers license … Continued
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September 30, 2015
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Hubbard Suspect Arrangements in Shadows: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley can rightly take credit for taking “the first step” toward “changed the course of how we are going to fund the General Fund.” But there is a sickness in Montgomery, a disease of the conscience that has not been addressed. Once again, during the second … Continued
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September 21, 2015

Report Speculates Hubbard, Bentley Deal on More Taxes, Lottery

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—While trying to fend off rumors surrounding his divorce, Gov. Robert Bentley is reportedly negotiating with Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to raise taxes and promote a lottery. According to al.com’s Chuck Dean, “Multiple sources say that Bentley and House of Representatives leaders led by Speaker Mike Hubbard have … Continued
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September 4, 2015

The Voices of Faux Outrage Increase Their Volume

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As anticipated, the scandalmongers, and political bloodsuckers have opened their first volley against Gov. Robert Bentley.  On cue, the talk radio parasites began to feed rumors without facts, surrounding Gov. Bentley’s impending divorce. And, just as rapidly, self-serving politicos feigned outrage over allegations with evidence, most notably, State Rep. … Continued
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September 2, 2015