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The Nexus of Big Money, State Contracts, Predatory Lending, Paris and News Organizations

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Question: What does almost $7,000,000 in state contracts, trips to Paris,  thousands in campaign contributions to Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, the Mobile Press-Register, AL.COM and predatory lenders all have in common? Answer: The Birmingham-based public relations firm Big Communications. Among its many high-flying clients, the State of Alabama appears to be … Continued
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July 29, 2013

Leadership Elected For ALSDE Executive Board

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Department of Education Executive Board elected a new Vice President Pro Tem at their monthly Executive Board meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Elliot (R-Decatur) was elected Vice President Pro Tem, while Ella Bell (D-Montgomery) was reelected as President Pro Tem. Elliot will replace Stephanie Bell (R-Montgomery). Mary … Continued
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July 10, 2013

Bentley’s Campaign Benefits From Echols’s PACs

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley has filed his first monthly campaign finance report, showing a total of $422,500.00 in contributions, much of which came from large contributions from notable businesses, individuals and PACs. Of the $422,500 in contributions, 86.39 percent–or $365.000–came from contributions larger than $10,000. In his monthly report, Bentley claimed … Continued
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July 8, 2013

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Matt Fridy files to run for House District 73

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Matt Fridy has filed to run for house district 73, a new district in Shelby County. Fridy, a Montevallo attorney, was endorsed to replace Bill Armistead as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party by Governor Robert Bentley, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) and Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey. … Continued
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June 20, 2013

Failing schools list released, Department of Revenue weighs in

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Failing Schools as Defined by the AAA2013 Schools in the Lowest 6 % of Schools at Least 3 of the Past 6 Years MONTGOMERY— The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) releases long-awaited list of schools who are classified as “failing” under the Alabama Accountability Act. The list was … Continued
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June 19, 2013

Governor signs Medicaid reform into law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed legislation into law yesterday that would reform Medicaid in Alabama. The Governor was joined by the SB340s sponsors, Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Representative Jim McClendon (R-Springville). The law will establish regional care organizations (RCOs) to manage patient care, however it excludes pharmacies, dentists and … Continued
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June 7, 2013

Candidate Byrne speaks with APR about Faith, Family and Congress

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, former Alabama State Senator and two-year college Chancellor Bradley Byrne officially entered the race to replace Representative Jo Bonner in Congress. Soon after announcing his candidacy to a packed house at Spanish Fort, Byrne spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter. “God moves in mysterious ways,” said Byrne of his … Continued
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June 5, 2013

Governor Bentley attempts to gain support for executive amendments

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley is working to get the Republican leadership to support his executive amendment to HB658, which would delay implementation of the Alabama Accountability Act until 2015. Wednesday, the governor announced his plans, citing fiscal responsibility and the need to allow failing schools time to improve as reasons why … Continued
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May 19, 2013