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Agencies Describe Dire Consequences of Budget Cuts

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Taking a page from the Gipper’s playbook on Tuesday evening, Gov. Robert Bentley released a memo that outlined the impact of the Orr/Clouse General Fund Budget.(See memo here.) Ronald Reagan once said, “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” For months Bentley has … Continued
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April 23, 2015

Alabama Senate Passes Joint Resolution Opposing Medicaid Expansion

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 21, the Alabama Senate overwhelmingly adopted Senate Joint Resolution 34, to express the body’s intent not to expand or fund the expansion of the Alabama Medicaid Program. The bill was sponsored by State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose). The Administration of President Obama has been pressuring the … Continued
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April 23, 2015

ADAP Director Warns Bentley, Legislature

By Amy Hinton Alabama Political Reporter TUSCALOOSA – Just one day after Alabama’s Commissioner of Mental Health, James Reddoch, addressed the Alabama Legislature and outlined the devastating impact of the Legislature’s proposed budget cuts on the State Mental Health system, the Executive Director of Alabama Disability Advocacy Program (ADAP), James Tucker, officially put state officials … Continued
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April 10, 2015

Hubbard’s Plot: Opinion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  In politics, most often a coincidence is just a plan that you have yet to figure out. Around six week ago, a systematic attack was launched against Governor Robert Bentley. Why? To weaken his popularity before the October trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. On internet news blogs, radio talk shows, … Continued
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April 9, 2015
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Vote Bentley!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been pummeled by fellow conservatives and even the liberal leaning media. Most of the attacks from the right are steeped in an ideology so ridged it threatens reason. While those from the … Continued
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April 6, 2015

Bentley Subpoena Another Distraction

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Late Monday, Attorneys for indicted Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, issued a subpoena for Governor Robert Bentley, to testify in a evidentiary hearing that has not even been approved. “If it comes down to that, we’re going to protect the principle that you can’t just call the … Continued
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April 1, 2015

Amid Allegations of Threats ALFA Says Premium Tax Credit Fair

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A spokesmen from the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) says they will fight the Governor’s proposal to make Insurance Premium Tax fairer to all insurance providers. Insurance Premium Taxes paid into the State’s General Fund Budget are the single largest revenue generator for the beleaguered fund. According to Gov. … Continued
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March 25, 2015

Strategy to Combine Archives, Historical Commission Subject of Controversy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A clandestine strategy to combine the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Department of Archives and History has developed over the last several months, according to two Goat Hill insiders. This is said to be another “overreach” in the Republican Supermajority’s quest to consolidate and govern under the banner … Continued
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March 23, 2015
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Hubbard Behind Coordinated Attacks On Bentley

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Sources within the State House have confirmed that it is believed that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is behind the attacks on Gov. Robert Bentley and his yet unknown tax plans. The plan looks suspiciously coordinated, even to the point of having “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” guru … Continued
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February 27, 2015
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Eat Your Vegetables

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley says the State must raise taxes to meet its fiscal obligations, and he is being beaten like rented mule for even making the suggestion. Now, no one should be happy that his campaign website featured an ad that, among other things, said “No New Taxes,” but … Continued
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February 25, 2015