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Debate Over Design-build verses State Law Continues

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—The battle: Design-build vs State-Law-mandated Design-bid-build, for the $800 million prison project has become so contentious, that Gov. Robert Bentley is reportedly ready to kill the whole project if the contract for construction is not awarded under Design-build, rather than the traditional bid process. Gov. Bentley’s office has refused … Continued
March 23, 2016

Who is the Enemy Now?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “We have met the enemy and he is us,” is a famous quote from the comic strip, Pogo, by Walt Kelly. After the 2014 elections, this should be the unofficial motto of the Alabama Republican Party, especially the embattled, Legislative and Executive Branches. Gov. Robert Bentley is battling the … Continued
March 21, 2016

State Employees Deserve A Pay Raise, Too!

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Alabama’s state employees are the unsung heroes who keep our state running. But they have also been neglected and left out for far too long. If Gov. Bentley can find a way to give his cabinet and staff members 80 percent pay raises, surely we can find a way … Continued
March 18, 2016

Ward Comments on Prison Plan following Holman Prisoner Violence

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Whether or not the State should borrow $800+ million to build four new massive prisons, has been one of the most discussed topics in Montgomery this legislative session.  Alabama prisons have been overcrowded, understaffed, underfunded, and poorly maintained, for decades.  Governor Robert Bentley has been promoting this ambitious prison … Continued
March 14, 2016

Fantasy Contest Act Gets Controversial in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 3, the Alabama House of Representatives moved to carry over legislation legalizing, regulating, and taxing fantasy football. HB56 was sponsored by State Representative Connie C. Rowe (R-Jasper). A similar bill, SB 114 was sponsored in the Senate by Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville). On Thursday, HB56 was … Continued
March 8, 2016

Lawsuit Lending Bill Carried Over

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 3, the Alabama Senate carried over Senate Bill 67 sponsored by Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster). Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) objected to the bill and said that it went too far. SB67 would effectively end the lawsuit loan industry in Alabama. This is when someone borrows money … Continued
March 4, 2016

Fantasy Contest Act Gets Favorable Report from Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 17, the state of Alabama moved one step closer to taxing fantasy football with a favorable report for Senate Bill 114 by the Senate Judiciary Committee. SB114 was sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville), though as he had another commitment the bill was carried in committee … Continued
February 18, 2016

Alabama Leaders Release Thanksgiving Wishes to Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 26, Americans across the country celebrated Thanksgiving with Turkey, football, and family.  Many of Alabama’s leaders took to social media or email to share the holiday cheer with the people of Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Twitter, “It is great to sit down and … Continued
November 27, 2015

Bentley Tells Congress that Prison Reform Hinges Upon Adequate Funding

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 14 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to highlight Alabama’s prison reform efforts.  While touting the state’s progress towards reforming the Corrections System in Alabama, Gov. Bentley told the Committee that, “The success of the Prison Reform Bill hinges … Continued
July 15, 2015

Senator Cam Ward Arrested for DUI: Update

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 1, Alabama State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) has been arrested for driving under the influence in Shelby County. The popular State Senator is listed by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department website as having been arrested on Wednesday for driving under the influence (DUI). As we understand it, according … Continued
July 2, 2015