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Gov. Bentley Signed Bill to Repay Trust Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed The People’s Trust Act, HB 94. The People’s Trust Act will require that the state repay the $437 million that the state is raiding from the Alabama Trust Fund. The bill sets up a repayment schedule that will lead to all … Continued
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February 21, 2013

Stealing Power, Substitute SB122

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Push back from the Governor and others concerned about the future of accountability in government has caused a Substitute of SB122 to be submitted. SB 122 sponsored by Jimmy Holley (R-Elba) will place the power of many of the state’s governmental watchdog agencies into the hands of 12-man junta … Continued
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February 19, 2013

ALDOC takes action on Tutwiler report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, a press conference was held to release the findings of an investigation into conditions at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. ALDOC Commissioner Kim Thomas ordered the review of Tutwiler after allegation of sexual misconduct were made by the Equal Justice Initiative. In May 2012, the non-profit filed … Continued
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January 28, 2013

An interview with Matt Fridy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to state republican insiders, next week’s election of the ALGOP Chairman may be the closest in recent memory.  Matt Fridy (pronounced Friday) is running to unseat current Chairman Bill Armistead. Fridy has received the endorsement of Governor Robert Bentley, Lt. Governor Kay Ivey and Speaker of the House … Continued
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January 28, 2013
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Gaming in Macon County: Let the games begin?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— “This is not about Milton McGregor or VictoryLand, this is for a principle, we have the right to create economic prosperity, the right to self determination,” so says Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford. VictoryLand, owned by Milton McGregor, is said to be reopening before the end of the year. … Continued
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December 12, 2012

Yvonne Kennedy Arrangements Are Set

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The family of Alabama State Representative Yvonne Kennedy have released details on her funeral arrangements. A public viewing will be held starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 13 at the Stewart Memorial CME Church.  The church is at 1250 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Mobile. An … Continued
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December 11, 2012

Alabama Leaders Say That Secession is Not an Option

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It took Alabama secession petition organizers less than a week to get the required 25,000 signatures to get a response from the Obama Administration.  Alabama’s elected leaders say however that the state has no plans to become an independent nation at this time. Alabama State Senator Paul Bussman (R) … Continued
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November 14, 2012

Governor Bentley Declares State of Emergency, Issues Evacuation Orders for Parts of Mobile and Baldwin Counties Due to Expected Impact from Isaac

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday declared a statewide State of Emergency and issued mandatory evacuation orders ahead of Isaac’s expected landfall as a hurricane along the Gulf Coast. “I am urging everyone to take precautions now, monitor weather warnings, and be prepared for whatever Isaac may … Continued
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August 27, 2012
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Quin Hillyer: Bentley Flunks Education Reform

By Quin Hillyer Gov. Robert Bentley apparently is content with Alabama being an educational backwater. There’s almost no other way to categorize the governor’s decision to refuse inclusion of a charter-school bill in the package of proposals for which he will request passage at the 2013 legislative session. This comes after he provided almost no … Continued
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August 20, 2012