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Ace.gov or Mason.gov?

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley’s Alabama Council for Excellent Government’s website seems to have fallen into neglect. However, cruising around the site brought up several questions. A.k.a. “The Girlfriend Fund,” Ace.gov has come under much scrutiny in recent months. Sources say that while the Governor’s Campaign coffers started running low on … Continued
May 17, 2016

Former Associated Press and Birmingham Post Herald Political Reporter Bob Johnson Has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 14, renown political reporter, Bob Johnson, passed away at his son’s home in Gardendale, due to a massive stroke. He was 66. In his highly acclaimed career, Johnson was a witness to five decades of Alabama Politics with the Birmingham Post Herald, Montgomery Advertiser, and his last … Continued
May 16, 2016

Former First Lady Dianne Bentley Speaks on the Importance of Foster Parents

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—On Monday, Former First Lady Dianne Bentley spoke at an event at the McWane Center about the importance of foster parenting. Hosted by Gateway, the event’s theme was “The Elements of Foster Care” and recognized 106 foster parents. The group is also seeking an additional 94 therapeutic foster homes … Continued
May 11, 2016

Governor Signs Leni’s Law

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, Governor Robert Bentley signed HB61, known as Leni’s Law, which will go into effect on June 1. Leni’s Law decriminalizes the possession of medical marijuana oil. The law was named after a 4-year-old girl suffering with severe epilepsy, whose parents were forced to move to Oregon so they … Continued
May 5, 2016

Hubbard Defense Files For Continuance Again

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Friday, Bill Baxley, lead defense attorney for Mike Hubbard, filed another motion for continuance, this time to move the trial date to August. The motion states, that they were not prepared for the June 16 date set by Judge Jacob Walker, III, on March 29. The Defense’s motion … Continued
April 27, 2016

Hubbard Case Goes Forward Despite Coleman Distraction

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—While Mike Hubbard’s attorney, Bill Baxley, was cross-examining Jack Campbell, a prosecution witness at the hearing in Lee County on Thursday, the State raised an objection. Judge Jacob Walker, III, asked Baxley, “What does this have to do with the affidavit he gave?” Baxley paused, look at the judge … Continued
March 4, 2016

Hubbard Hearing Concludes Without Fireworks

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—The evidentiary hearing into prosecutorial misconduct and selective and vindictive prosecution concluded Wednesday without the promised fireworks. Speaker Mike Hubbard’s defense team listed 37 witnesses for the hearing. They called only six during the public portion of the hearing: Sonny Reagan, Gene Sisson, Jim Sumner, Hugh Evans, Tom Albritton, … Continued
October 30, 2015

Former Ethics Chief: Hubbard Without Ethics Protection

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—James L. Sumner, Executive Director of the Alabama Ethics Commission for close to 18 years before his retirement last year, testified yesterday the legal protections afforded to public officials and employees who seek formal ethics opinions do not apply to people seeking what he termed “informal opinions.” Sumner appeared … Continued
October 30, 2015

Rolling Reserve & Use Tax Bills Pass Committee, House, Senate

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Two bills dealing with the Education Trust Fund (ETF) passed out of Joint Conference Committee, as well as both the House and the Senate on Tuesday.  Both bills were sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa), chair of the House Ways and Means Education Committee. Both bills originally addressed … Continued
September 16, 2015