Sponsoring legislation to begin impeachment proceedings against Republican Governor Robert Bentley has apparently not affected a Republican state representative’s relationship with the Alabama Republican Party. Representative Ed Henry has been appointed to a committee leadership position. The Party announced the position on Thursday: “Committee on Rules and Order of Business: AL Representative Ed Henry (HD-9) and Laura Payne The Convention…
Alabama legislators say they need more information on an unprecedented process before they can move forward with articles of impeachment against embattled Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. Articles of impeachment filed Tuesday are on hold as legislators work to set up a new committee to vet the process. The committee could have subpoena power to hear testimony on allegations against Bentley….
Some Alabama lawmakers, including the leader of the Senate, are expressing doubts about an effort to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he did not favor impeaching someone over “personal issues.” He says there needs to be evidence of misuse of office or state funds. A House Republican introduced an impeachment resolution in…
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement in response to the threat of impeachment. “For five years, I have faithfully served the people of Alabama. We have made great progress streamlining the way state government operates and have saved taxpayers more than $1 Billion annually. “There are no grounds for impeachment, and I will vigorously defend myself and my…
State Rep. Ed Henry (R – Hartselle) held a State House news conference on Tuesday, April 5, in order to discuss Articles of Impeachment he plans to file against Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. The news conference took place at 12:30 pm in the third floor press briefing room of the Alabama State House, which is located at 11 South Union…
A Republican Alabama lawmaker says he plans to introduce a resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against Gov. Robert Bentley. Rep. Ed Henry said Wednesday that he will introduce the resolution when the Alabama Legislature returns from spring break next week. Henry made his plans public the same day Bentley’s top aide resigned amid the fallout of the governor’s admission that…
