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Line of Succession

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—After reports of the State’s first lady filing for divorce from Gov. Robert Bentley, questions concerning executive succession began to surface. According to Article 5, Section 127 of the 1901 Constitution, the order of succession is as follows:  Governor Lieutenant Governor President Pro Tempore of the Senate Speaker of the … Continued
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September 1, 2015

Athens Tax Increase Defeated

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 25, voters in the City of Athens went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted to reject the proposed 12 mill tax increase which was to be used on an ambitious public works plan. There was high turnout in this single issue election.  Voters voted 62 … Continued
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August 26, 2015

Federal Suit Seeks to Block Gulf State Luxury Hotel

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A Federal lawsuit seeks to stop the State of Alabama from using settlement money from the Deep Water Horizon oil spill to build a luxury hotel, and conference center at Gulf State Park. The lawsuit, filed by the Gulf Restoration Network in May of this year, contends the … Continued
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August 17, 2015
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Bring in the Pain: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is little doubt that the first Special Session of 2015 will be an abject failure. As lawmakers return to their respective chambers on Monday evening, there will have been little consensus made for a solution. It is time to bring in the pain. The Senate has stripped … Continued
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August 10, 2015
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Gulf State Park: Economic Opportunity or Political Pipe Dream

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Gov. Bentley is asking the legislature during this 2015 Special Session, to allow him to borrow millions of dollars to build a luxury hotel, and conference center at Alabama’s Gulf State Park; even though there are already two just like it a few miles away. The Governor … Continued
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August 4, 2015

Stalemate Continues Despite Public Posturing

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After legislators finished meeting last week hoping to find a solution to the failed State General Fund budget, (SGF), Speaker Mike Hubbard told Mary Sells of the Decatur Daily, “We’re not that far apart on most things.” However, State Senators and Representatives speaking on background said, that the … Continued
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July 27, 2015
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Hubbard Will Kill Ethics Laws To Save Himself: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It now appears that there is nothing Speaker Mike Hubbard will not sacrifice to save himself from a criminal trial. Hubbard will soon file a motion to challenge the constitutionally of the ethics laws he championed in 2010. After five years, Hubbard has suddenly realized that the laws … Continued
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July 24, 2015

Are The Poarch Creek Indians Trying to Bribe the State?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians want to give the State an advance of $250 million to “help fix this deficit mess,” but Gov. Robert Bentley says, they are being dishonest about their offer.  After speaking to economic development recruiters at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Bentley … Continued
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July 22, 2015

Poarch Creek Ad Fails to Mention Quid Pro Quo

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) are offering to “help fix this deficit mess,” according to a new television ad running throughout the State. But, what they really want is to completely control gaming in the Alabama. The tribe will reportedly spend $4.5 million to convince the citizens of … Continued
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July 20, 2015

Bentley Two-Thirds Misdirection on Gaming Vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the Special Session called for July 13, Gov. Robert Bentley employed, what magicians call, misdirection when he referred to votes needed to pass gambling legislation. In Bentley’s proclamation he, “expressly excluded… gambling or games of chance commonly played at casinos or gambling facilities.” He further states that a … Continued
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July 11, 2015