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Former Franklin County administrator gets 20 years for violating ethics law

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a former County Administrator of Franklin County was sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the Alabama ethics. Crista Madden, 49, pleaded guilty in March to two felony ethics violations: use of her official position for personal gain and use of public equipment for personal gain. In addition, she … Continued
June 13, 2018

BCA big primary bet not paying off so well 

Once, an endorsement from the Business Council of Alabama was a clear indication of the frontrunner in a political race, but this changed dramatically during the June 5 primary with BCA losing several high profile races while squandering vast sums of money on losing candidates. Embattled BCA CEO Billy Canary bet big but ended up … Continued
June 12, 2018

King asks, “Where is Steve Marshall?

Former Attorney General Troy King held a press conference at 8:30 Monday morning asking where is former disgraced Gov. Robert Bentley’s appointed Attorney General Steve Marshall? King and Marshall are facing each other in the Republican runoff for Attorney General on July 17. As it turned out, Marshall was at an exclusive golf resort in … Continued
June 12, 2018

“We are BCA,” claims Indian Tribal Council Vice Chair

Recently, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Vice Chair Robbie McGhee told a statewide candidate what many insiders have known for sometime. “We are BCA,” boastfully proclaimed the tribal leader. McGhee is known as a shortsighted, impulsive leader who uses PCI’s vast riches like a child in a toy store whose reach exceeds his grasp. For … Continued
June 11, 2018

There is hope for Alabama

There is hope. It is thin and fragile and has 4th-and-18 odds, but make no mistake about it, there is hope in Alabama for a better future. For better leadership from better leaders who don’t dwell on scare tactics or divide us with racism — leaders who value ethics and who want to serve the … Continued
June 6, 2018

Secretary of State John Merrill predicts good turnout for Tuesday’s primary

Secretary of State John Merrill is expecting a good turnout for Tuesday’s Republican and Democrat primary. “We anticipate between 25 and 30 present of our registered voters participating in the primary on Tuesday,” Merrill informed Alabama Political Reporter on Sunday. “That would mean between 844,00 and 1.1 million people would go to the polls,” Tuesday, … Continued
June 4, 2018

Martin says that Marshall has done nothing to fight corruption

The Attorney General’s race has been easily the most competitive race throughout the election season and it has only gotten more intense as time runs out on the campaign. Alice Martin accused Attorney General Steve Marshall of having done nothing to fight corruption in Montgomery. Martin wrote on an email to voters, “That’s why Bentley … Continued
June 4, 2018

APR’s League of Influentials offer predictions in the upcoming Republican primary

During the first two weeks of May, the Alabama Political Reporter asked its League of Influentials to weigh in on upcoming Republican statewide elections. The Influentials are a roster of lawmakers from both parties, political analysts, members of the media, lobbyists and consultants that span the political spectrum. The survey finds Gov. Ivey with a … Continued
May 21, 2018

Troy King campaigns in Rainbow City

Saturday former Attorney General Troy King spoke to the Etowah County Republican Breakfast Club, King is an attorney from Elba. He is campaigning for a return as Alabama Attorney General. King was appointed by Governor Bob Riley when AG Bill Pryor was appointed to the federal bench by then President George W. Bush. King said … Continued
May 21, 2018