Vice-Chair

Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position.

The only constant in politics as in life is change, and the election of State Rep. Chris England as the Alabama Democratic Party’s chair is a sign of positive change. However, in a state that overwhelmingly elected Donald Trump president and is ruled by a Republican supermajority, how will England rebuild a currently factious Democratic … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In his 2009 application to become Kentucky’s State School Superintendent, Michael Sentance claimed to be a “Highly accomplished Educator with more than 27 years experience and success.” Sentance received admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 1979, however, according to data provided by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers of … Continued

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation from Sen. Jim McClendon proposing a vote of the people on a constitutional amendment to approve or reject a statewide lottery is expected later today. A draft of the legislation obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter over the weekend provides some insight as to what … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Five hours after alreporter.com reported that Ethics Commission Vice Chair V. Larkin Martin had not filed her required Statement of Economic Interests, the Commission announced Martin had tendered her resignation. An investigative story of this nature required many phone calls, aggressively following leads and facts, and exposing the coming … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Update: Five hours after the release of this story the Ethics Commission confirms Vice Chair V. Larkin Martin has resigned her post. MONTGOMERY—Alabama code Section 36-25-14 (a) states: “A statement of economic interests shall be completed and filed in accordance with this chapter with the [Ethics] commission…by…(4) Members of the … Continued