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Hypocrisy on the Horizon: Why Rhett Marques is Only in It for Himself
During his council tenure, Enterprise residents saw a half-cent sales tax increase passed, and the city's debt ballooned to staggering heights—surpassing the national debt on a per capita basis.
Christopher M Peeks
5 hours ago1 min read
The Fraud of Rhett Marques: Soft on Crime and Heavy on Your Wallet
This man is as soft on crime as the cream puff he is. Marques voted for House Bill 2 in 2021, which permitted the supervised early release of certain criminals. According to reports, this legislation resulted in the early release of 369 inmates convicted of crimes ranging from possession of marijuana and theft to robbery and murder.
Christopher M Peeks
7 hours ago1 min read
Examining PPP Loan Integrity: The Case of Representative Rhett Marques
Questions surrounding Marques’s pandemic-related funding extend further, as financial disclosures also connect him to relief funds directed toward local non-profit organizations. Records indicate ties to a significant PPP allocation received by the Enterprise YMCA—totaling $95,000 while citing 23 employees—prompting additional public scrutiny regarding the distribution and oversight of federal relief across organizations within his sphere of influence.
Christopher M Peeks
8 hours ago1 min read
State Representative Rhett Marques Raises Your Taxes While Failing to Pay His
Thirteen thousand, two hundred twenty-six dollars ($13,226.00), which was released in April 2006.
Thirty-eight thousand, four hundred sixty-four dollars and eighty-nine cents ($38,464.89), which was released in February 2007.
Twenty thousand, ninety-seven dollars and twenty-eight cents ($20,097.28), which was released in August 2011.
One thousand, seven hundred eighty-eight dollars and nineteen cents ($1,788.19), which was released in August 2011.
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Christopher M Peeks
9 hours ago2 min read
The Rebuild of Alabama's Tax Burden: Why Rhett Marques Belongs Nowhere Near Washington
Marques voted for the 2019 gas tax hike, the largest tax increase in state history. Alabamians pay 31 cents more per gallon because of that vote, with an automatic one-cent increase scheduled every other year in perpetuity.
Christopher M Peeks
1 day ago1 min read
Follow the Money: Rep. Rhett Marques Faces Scrutiny Over Liberal Donor Ties and Tax Record
Adcox boasts a long, well-documented history of bankrolling leftist political candidates. His partisan trail dates back to 2008, when he funneled funds into then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama’s historic presidential campaign. Adcox’s pattern of supporting figures antithetical to traditional conservative values did not stop at the national level. He has consistently doled out financial contributions to high-profile establishment and left-leaning figures, including for
Christopher M Peeks
1 day ago1 min read
PART SIX: The Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Apparatus & The Political Network: Next Generation PAC, Blueprint Alabama PAC, & Iron City Communications
The Coleman Nexus: Key municipal officials—most notably Josh Coleman, who serves as Deputy Director of Social Justice and Racial Equity in the Mayor’s Office while maintaining leadership over Blueprint Alabama PAC, co-leading Iron City Communications, and holding political party roles—occupy dual positions spanning official public authority and private political operations.
Christopher M Peeks
4 days ago3 min read
Corey Hill Discusses GOP Victory and Priority Agricultural Issues in Alabama
Expanding Local Meat & Dairy Processing: Hill supports pending federal legislation aimed at easing regulations on local processors, which could pave the way for regional Alabama beef processing facilities. He also emphasized farm-to-market initiatives that supply local schools with Alabama-grown produce and dairy.
Staff Writer
Jul 271 min read
Al-CD 6 Democratic Candidate Jacob Bouma-Sims Joins BCS.State of Alabama podcast
Addressing the steep climb of running as a Democrat in a heavily Republican stronghold, Bouma-Sims pointed to shifting voter sentiment and generational fatigue with traditional party politics. He argued that voters are increasingly receptive to alternative perspectives as they experience the economic pressures of national policies, including agricultural tariffs and shifts in small business landscapes. Contrasting his approach with incumbent leadership, Bouma-Sims emphasized
Staff Writer
Jul 252 min read
Unfiltered Realities: Discussing Crime, Culture, and Media Bias in Alabama
The Importance of Accountability: Panelists discussed the breakdown of the nuclear family, the lack of structured home life, and how a culture that glorifies violence negatively impacts generations.
Staff Writer
Jul 241 min read
Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin turns City Hall into unlawful National Democratic PAC
Critics point out that high-profile appearances alongside national figures like Buttigieg are part of a broader, calculated effort to elevate the "Woodfin brand." By manufacturing associations with heavy-hitters from the national stage, organizers and political operatives are attempting to package the Birmingham mayor as a rising progressive figure cut from the political cloth of figures like Barack Obama—all while leveraging local municipal machinery and state personnel to c
Christopher M Peeks
Jul 222 min read
Corruption and Misuse of Public Funds in the Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Administration: The Book Deal Ledger
Expenditures reasonably related to performing the duties of the office held.
The statute is clear: if an expenditure does not serve the purpose of influencing an election or fulfilling official duties, it is a prohibited "personal use" of funds. The Alabama Ethics Commission applies the "but for" test to determine if an expense would exist regardless of a person’s status as a candidate or officeholder. If the expense would exist "but for" that status, it is a personal expens
Christopher M Peeks
Jul 163 min read
The Lasting Legacy of Bill Baxley: A Conversation on Alabama Politics
Baxley shared insights into the shifting nature of Alabama politics, from his own early start as a District Attorney in his 20s to the current trend of older candidates dominating the ballot. The discussion covered several key historical moments:
Staff Writer
Jul 152 min read
Alabama Politics: A Candid Discussion on the State of the Race
In recent primary and runoff elections, low turnout has become the norm, with projections for the upcoming August 11 special elections likely struggling to break the 10-12% threshold. During the podcast, the group emphasized that this environment places a premium on hyper-local, personal campaigning—candidates who engage directly with voters rather than relying solely on airwave dominance may find more success.
Staff Writer
Jul 82 min read
A Political Train Wreck: How Angie Horn and Wes Allen Sank a Lieutenant Governor Campaign
Dumbfounded does not begin to describe the reaction. This commercial hit national media, and in the kicker, nobody knew what it meant. They just saw the talking animal. The Wahl campaign played this to their advantage by showing the creature with a butterfly tattoo, signaling support. How ingenious!
Christopher M Peeks
Jun 203 min read
Campaign Spotlight: John Wahl’s Tactical Offensive Against Wes Allen in Lieutenant Governor Race
By Staff Writer June 10, 2026 Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen As the Alabama lieutenant governor race intensifies, the primary runoff between former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl and Secretary of State Wes Allen has become a battleground for defining political identity. A recent advertisement from the Wahl campaign marks a sharp pivot toward aggressive messaging, aiming to frame Allen as a "third-generation career politician" whose tenure has prioritized p
Staff Writer
Jun 102 min read
Jay Mitchell’s Vision for Alabama: A Focus on Violent Crime and Accountability
Regarding the death penalty, Mitchell expressed a commitment to "pick up the pace" of executions in Alabama. He argued that the current timeline for capital punishment fails to provide justice for victims' families and dilutes the deterrent effect on potential offenders. Referencing Florida’s recent actions as a model
Staff Writer
Jun 72 min read
Building Conservative Momentum in Alabama: An Interview with Danielle Duggar
Committee Work: Her top priorities for committee assignments include Health and Education, citing her decade of advocacy work and her experience as a legislative analyst [20:29].
Staff Writer
Jun 62 min read
Core Priorities for Alabama Agriculture: A Candidate’s Perspective
The primary concern for modern farmers remains the high cost of inputs, such as rising diesel prices. Hill emphasizes that the most effective way to support agricultural longevity is by creating stronger markets for local producers. By incentivizing the purchase of Alabama-grown products for school
Staff Writer
Jun 62 min read
Alabama ALGOP Sets Hearing For Ken McFeeters on Senator Tommy Tuberville Florida Residency Challenge
Appearing on the the BCS. State of Alabama podcast with hosts Brandon Moseley and Christopher M Peeks, McFeeters detailed the upcoming proceedings and expressed surprise that the ALGOP steering committee deemed his challenge facially valid after previous standard procedural dismissals.
Staff Writer
Jun 32 min read
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