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GOP SNAP bill could cost Alabama millions, require 800 new staff, commissioner says

The Department of Human Resources commissioner told senators they were “going to be astounded at the cost” of SB61.
January 22, 2026

Sentance is having money problems

Larry Lee Education Matters News that the State Department of Education’s projected operating budget for next year presently has a deficit of $8,028,074 fell on board members like an anvil last week. Andy Craig is the chief money man for the Department.  He revealed that at the moment, the projected budget has receipts of $30,100,000–but … Continued
August 29, 2017

Strange bedfellows huddle to “protect” lower income families, single mothers, and minorities

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A crusade of sorts will play out in committee meetings this week, as a select group of Republican lawmakers has joined in common cause with social reformers to pass legislation that will severely limit lower income families, single mothers, and minorities from borrowing small loans, under the banner of … Continued
April 18, 2017

Big splash to UWA

Education Matters By Larry Lee At its heart, education is more about hand-to-hand combat than about ballyhooed plans and initiatives. Sure, we love the big splash, but at the end of the day it’s all of the little splashes that make a difference. And that’s what just happened at the University of West Alabama, tucked … Continued
February 2, 2017

BP Bill Scheduled for Conference Today

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Bill HB36 was sponsored by Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) and carried in the Senate by Senator Bill Hightower (R-Mobile). Senator Arthur Orr (R-Madison) offered a substitute, that after hours of debate, passed the Senate on a vote of 21-9. Originally, the bill passed by the Alabama House of Representatives … Continued
September 7, 2016

Republicans O.K. Contract for Admitted Sexual Predator-Will Gov. Bentley Give Final Approval?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, the Republican majority of the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee granted a $96,000 contract to David Azbell. Azbell, a political crony of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, has a documented history of sexual harassment in the work place, as well as producing pornographic videos which he … Continued
September 6, 2013

David Azbell Seeks Renewal of $96,000 State Contract, Do GOP Members Believe That “Cigars, Booze and Good Looking Women” Are The Way the State Should Roll?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Tomorrow, September 5, the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee will meet in Montgomery. One of the items on the agenda is renewal of the consulting contract for David Azbell. Azbell is a political operative with a history of sexual harassment in the work place as well as producing semi-pornographic … Continued
September 4, 2013

Bill Outlawing Synthetic Drugs Passes Legislature

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature gave final bipartisan passage today to a bill that outlaws the possession and sale of synthetic marijuana and other so-called designer drugs.  The bill was SB208 in the Senate and HB 158 in the House.  The Alabama law will be one of the … Continued
April 27, 2012