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Sen. Phil Williams

Please, let’s not legislate for hate

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter With all the challenges facing the Alabama Legislature – a need for prison reform, a broke Medicaid system, apparent widespread corruption – some lawmakers seem awfully focused on non-issues that basically are intended to bash the state’s LGBTQ community. Our politicians never get tired of these hot-button issues: Let’s … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Sen. Phil Williams: Alabama “bathroom bill” has been misinterpreted

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Sen. Phil Williams, who has prefiled a “bathroom bill” known as the Alabama Privacy Act, believes it has been misinterpreted as requiring bathroom “police” to monitor users’ gender in every restroom in the State. “One of the complete fabrications or misinterpretations about the bill is that it requires an attendant … Continued
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January 11, 2017

Special Prosecution Division Puts Politicos On Notice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Idleness or inertia are not characteristics found in the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Division. Aggressive, dogged and thorough are heard from friend and foe, to describe the team led by veteran prosecutor and Division Chief, Matt Hart. Best known for successfully bringing to justice, Alabama’s once, all-powerful Speaker of … Continued
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August 30, 2016

Bentley Lottery Passes the Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 19, 2016, after three days spent debating a much more ambitious lottery proposal, the Senate finally agreed to pass a lottery bill similar to the one first asked for by Governor Robert Bentley (R). Senate Bill 3 passed 21 to 12. A bipartisan group of Senators including … Continued
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August 20, 2016

Investigation Into Sen. Phil Williams Back On

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The investigation into Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) will most likely resume, now that Mike Hubbard has been found guilty of 12 felony counts of public corruption, many dealing with his so-called “consulting clients.” After the Alabama Political Reporter published that Williams had retained 43 consulting clients after taking … Continued
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June 16, 2016

Obama: Schools Comply With Transgender Agenda or Lose Federal Funding

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 13, President Barack Hussein Obama (D), announced an Executive Order threatening school superintendents with loss of Federal funds, if they do not allow school children to use the bathroom of their choice, based on their chosen gender identity. State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) opposes Pres. Obama’s … Continued
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May 14, 2016

Bentley Signs Bill Banning Dismemberment Abortions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 12, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed Senate Bill 363 banning dismemberment abortions. Alabama’s National Right to Life Committee member Cheryl Ciamarra said in a statement to Alabama Citizens For Life members: “THANK Governor Robert Bentley and all you wonderful members for contacting your legislators and … Continued
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May 13, 2016

Alabama Legislature Passes Ban on Dismemberment Abortions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB363 which outlaws dismemberment abortions. SB363 was sponsored by Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) and carried in the House by State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). Rep. Butler said in a statement, “House of Representatives passed a bill that … Continued
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May 5, 2016

Will House Ban Dismemberment Abortions?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate has passed SB363, sponsored by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City), but the Alabama House of Representatives has not acted on the Pro-Life legislation and there are only two legislative days left in the 2016 legislative session. National Pro Life Committee Member representing Alabama Cheryl Ciamarra … Continued
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May 2, 2016

Criminal Probe into Bentley-Mason Affair Intensifies

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Currently, three simultaneous investigations are being conducted into possible wrong doing by Gov. Robert Bentley, and others in his sphere of influence according to law enforcement resource. The Alabama Political Reporter has spoken with several individuals who have been questioned by the FBI, Alabama Ethics Commission, and the State’s … Continued
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April 27, 2016