John Archibald: A Legislative Plea Deal
Thursday is the last day of the Alabama legislative session. It’s a busy time in Montgomery, but if one thing can cut through all that activity, it’s a sudden resignation and a plea deal. Montgomery Republican Representative Greg Wren resigned unexpectedly Tuesday and within hours the state attorney general’s office announced a plea deal with Wren over an ethics charge. Many people believe there are similar announcements to come. We talk about it with Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald.
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