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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng keynote speaker at Alabama Young Democrats convention
Meng, who represents New York City's Queens borough, will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Young Democrats State Convention.
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See recent postsA missed opportunity for the Tubs
I’ve been through the speakers’ schedule for the Republican National Convention, and nowhere can I find Tommy Tuberville on the agenda. Maybe I just missed it. Considering how this convention is going so far, though, Tuberville would be a natural. He loves Donald Trump, almost in an uncomfortable way. And this convention is profoundly sycophantic, … Continued
House speaker says he supports governor’s CARES Act plan
Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Friday that he supports Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed executive amendment, which would appropriate federal CARES Act funds for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the speaker’s support, the governor’s amendment has a better chance of passing Alabama’s House of Representatives — whether the same will be true in the … Continued
Jefferson County constable honors deputies during appreciation, awards dinner
Jefferson County District 48 Constable Jonathan Barbee hosted an appreciation dinner and awards ceremony Thursday evening. The dinner, sponsored by Martin’s BBQ Joint in Cahaba Heights, honored Deputy Constables who have been serving their community. The event was held at the New Merkel Community Center in Vestavia Hills. Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley C. Curry was … Continued
May 27, 2019
REPORT: Bentley used State law enforcement to facilitate affair
By Chip Brownlee and Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A highly anticipated, bombshell report from the House Judiciary Committee’s Special Counsel Jack Sharman was released today and it drew one major conclusion: Gov. Robert Bentley used the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to advance his personal interests. “[Bentley], in a process characterized by increasing obsession and paranoia, … Continued
Hubbard has until April 26 to file written brief for his appeals trial
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley’s alleged ethics violations might be all over the news right now, but former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s ethics convictions might be back in your newsfeed again soon. There has been little movement in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s appeals case since he first filed a … Continued
Want Mike Hubbard on your voicemail?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What’s a convicted felon to do while out on bond? If you’re the disgraced felon, and former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, you offer to be “the voice” of products and services. In a letter widely distributed to media companies, Hubbard wrote, “Performing voice-overs for various projects has … Continued
Impeachment Proceedings Suspended Due To “Active Criminal Investigation”
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The House Judiciary committee has suspended its impeachment hearings against Governor Robert Bentley after receiving a request from the State’s Attorney General’s office citing concerns that the hearings could jeopardize the AG’s criminal investigation into a separate criminal matter. SEE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S LETTER AG Luther Strange made his … Continued
Speaker McCutcheon: We Are Moving into a New Era
By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a press conference held immediately after the new Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Madison) left the Chamber Floor, he promised that the House would be entering a new era, returning the body to the people of Alabama. McCutcheon said, his leadership style will be more to listen … Continued