Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley used his State of the State address to push for his $800 million prison construction plan, saying overcrowding and understaffing had proven a “deadly combination” within prison walls. The governor is proposing an $800 million bond issue to build four new prisons and close most existing facilities. Speaking on the first day of the legislative session…
Longtime incumbent Johnny Ford’s loss to City councilman Tony Haygood. After serving as Tuskegee mayor for decades Johnny Ford is now the out going mayor after tonight’s election. Tuskegee will have a fresh face as the head of the city. Tony Haygood received a lot of handshakes and hugs as soon as the city clerk announced the results. Haygood won 62% of…
Montgomery State Senator Dick Brewbaker has resigned from the Senate Republican Caucus. Brewbaker tells Alabama News Network he resigned over the way the lottery proposals have been handled in the current special session of the legislature. He also says he doesn’t share the priorities of the caucus when it comes to the lottery. The Republican Caucus will still hold a supermajority in…
Courtesy of Alex City Government The mayor of Alex City is facing assault charges after a fist fight Monday night in council chambers. Authorities say the fight happened during a council meeting Monday night between Mayor Shaw, his wife and councilman Tony Goss. The two got into a heated exchange over city finances. Shaw says during the exchange, Goss swore…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Gov. Robert Bentley’s senior political adviser says her company was paid $91,000 last year for consulting work for the governor and his agenda. Rebekah Caldwell Mason on Friday released a summary of payments after questions about how she is paid. She plays a key role in Bentley’s administration but is not on state payroll. Mason says…
