state house

An idea worth considering

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Republicans in the Alabama Legislature have a little explaining to do. No, seriously. I need them to explain something to me. And to you, the people who vote for them. For the past several weeks, through committee meeting after committee meeting at the State House, I have watched … Continued

Josh Moon

April 14, 2017

Opinion

Individuals and small businesses need some help

By State Rep. Tim Wadsworth Individuals and small businesses are suffering from a continual increase in taxes, fees, dues, payments, charges, levies, tolls, licenses, tariffs, regulations and anything else that requires money to come out of your pocket. The drain of the pocket book on the Alabamians has got to be reversed. What comes from … Continued

Tim Wadsworth

February 27, 2017

Opinion

State House corruption demands a dose of preventative medicine

By State Rep. Will Ainsworth (R – Guntersville) The Alabama Capitol Building and State House is currently suffering an epidemic of corruption, and rather than continuing to address the problem only after wrongdoing occurs, I believe it is time we implement a strong dose of preventative medicine. That is why I have filed strict, no-nonsense … Continued

Will Ainsworth

February 24, 2017

Senate committee to begin considering impeachment trial rules

MONTGOMERY — The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin considering procedures for a possible Senate impeachment trial of Gov. Robert Bentley, the committee’s chairman said Tuesday. Sen. Cam Ward, Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, said he was looking to start a subcommittee to gather information on what rules would need to be established for a Senate impeachment trial, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 22, 2017

Opinion

Lots to write about, but it’s rarely ‘fun’

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter People say this to me all the time: “It must be fun to write politics in Alabama. After all, with the corruption, the comedy, the cray-cray, there’s always something to write.” And that’s true. There is always something to write: Governors and other politicians off to prison, or boob-groping … Continued

Joey Kennedy

February 8, 2017

Opinion

Unleashing the Dogs of Journalism

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Some may think the recent assaults on the Press are new, or unprecedented, but they’re not. From President John Adams to President Donald Trump excoriating the Press is always the first refuge for politicians who want to keep their secrets, failings and even their misrepresentations of facts from public … Continued

Bill Britt

February 7, 2017

Hubbard’s Lee County Trial Finally Ends in Silence

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The post-trial appeal of convicted felon and former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, finally expired on September 8, in silence, according to the Attorney General’s office calculations. For almost four years, Hubbard, aided by his criminal lawyers, used the State House, the Governor’s Office and some within the … Continued

Bill Britt

September 14, 2016

Lovvorn’s Consultant Linked to Hubbard’s Machine

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Republican primary to elect a replacement for disgraced lawmaker and convicted felon Rep. Mike Hubbard will be held on Tuesday. Jay Conner, Joe Lovvorn, Sandy Toomer and Brett Smith are all in the running to represent District 79, but parts of the former Hubbard machine are pushing Lovvorn … Continued

Bill Britt

September 12, 2016

Opinion

Who’s To Blame? Who Will Lead?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is plenty of anger for not passing legislation to allow the people an opportunity to vote on a statewide lottery, but where is the outrage over not finding a solution to Medicaid? There may yet be a solution to funding Medicaid and passing a bill on the lottery, … Continued

Bill Britt

September 2, 2016

Opinion

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

Bill Britt

August 22, 2016