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GOP lawmakers become “36 percenters”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter President Reagan once ominously remarked, “The nine most dangerous words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Woodland) is sponsoring a Constitutional Amendment in the House that would cap “certain” loans at 36 percent interest, which reads in part, … Continued
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April 5, 2017

Cavanaugh first to file in Governor’s race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The race to become Alabama’s 54th Governor will present a crowded field of candidates, but the first out-of-the-pack would appear to be the current President of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, who filed with the Secretary of State on March 1 of this year. Cavanaugh, a … Continued
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March 29, 2017

Mayor: Suspended judge was disadvantaged by punishment

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said Thursday that suspended Municipal Court judge Lester Hayes had been “disadvantaged” by his suspension from the bench for locking up indigent defendants, which was one reason the City of Montgomery signed Hayes to a consulting contract. “He couldn’t work as a judge, he couldn’t … Continued
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January 26, 2017
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Judicial reform: Why the JIC and COJ must go in 2017

By Maggie Ford On January 6, 2016, Chief Justice Roy Moore issued a factual and legal Administrative Order. Since then, we have seen the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) file charges against him because of it. They also shared confidential information with The Montgomery Advertiser and The New York Times, and displayed a conflict of interest … Continued
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January 12, 2017

Private probation company to pay settlement to three Alabamians

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Three Alabamians will receive a settlement from a private probation company after a lawsuit filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center in March. Judicial Correction Services, a company based in Georgia that functions as a private parole agency for municipal courts, will pay an undisclosed amount of money to three … Continued
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December 14, 2016
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Thanksgiving Day brings little to be thankful for in State government

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For those who honestly care about the future of our State, there are few bright spots this Thanksgiving. Even as we engage in polite conversation over turkey and dressing or pecan pie, the subject will naturally turn to the state of the State. While, “Who will replace Senator Jeff … Continued
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November 24, 2016