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Some legislators are considering an alternate route to impeach the governor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Several Alabama lawmakers are considering an alternative route to get around the stalled House Judiciary Committee charged with investigating and recommending possible charges for impeachment against Gov. Robert Bentley. The plan, which could begin as early as next week, would bring articles of impeachment before the full House. At that point, a majority of … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Legislators call for resumed impeachment investigation after Bentley appoints Strange to Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Before hopping on a plane to head to Washington, Gov. Robert Bentley and newly appointed US Sen. Luther Strange attempted to assuage concerns over possible conflicts of interest related to Strange’s appointment. Bentley announced Thursday that Strange would replace former Sen. Jeff Sessions as Alabama’s next senator after … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Monuments Bill part of House Republican Caucus’ “Alabama Proud” legislative agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 02, 2017, the Alabama House Republican Caucus announced its official legislative agenda for the 2017 Regular Session, which convenes on February 7. The GOP Legislators have titled this their “Alabama Proud” legislative agenda. Speaker of the Alabama House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) said on social media, “Today, the … Continued
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February 3, 2017

2017 Legislative Session preview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 7, the Alabama 2017 regular legislative session begins. Almost anything can happen when the Alabama legislature is in session and this session is no different. Here are a few of the issues facing our State Legislators. 1) Medicaid needs more money. Anybody who has been paying … Continued
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February 2, 2017
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Sine Die And Good Luck

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Medicaid is funded for 2017, with $105 million for 2018, which gives legislators an opportunity to do nothing controversial or terribly important in an election year. Strange, how these little things happen to workout, I guess. Governor Bentley received his Medicaid dollars so he can stop worrying about the … Continued
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September 8, 2016

Lottery Killed in Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Early on Friday, August 26, a jubilant Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “We came out with a victory from the House, not us, but a victory for the people of this state.” That Bentley and Bentley’s staff have absolutely no idea what is happening in in the Alabama legislature, … Continued
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August 29, 2016

Lottery Passes the House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 25, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to amend Alabama’s state Constitution to allow a lottery. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville), has been sent back to the Senate to see if they concur with the many house amendments to the Senate bill. State … Continued
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August 26, 2016
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Who Will Be McCutcheon’s Wise Counsel?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, intense debate over the lottery bill roiled the Senate Chamber. The State House, especially on the fifth floor, seemed to exude a new confidence; a possibility of change. Speaker Mac McCutcheon set the tone when he said, “the days of the Imperial Speakership are over” and pledged … Continued
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August 22, 2016

New Speaker: “The days of the Imperial Speakership are Over!”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A promise of a new day and a better tomorrow for all Alabamians, was the message Speaker Mac McCutcheon voiced after his election. “To put it bluntly, the days of the Imperial Speakership are over,” he said to sustained applause. Immediately setting himself in contrast to convicted felon, and … Continued
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August 16, 2016