A black sketch of a fishing net stands beside an outline of Alabama crossed with a red X, overlaid with ETHICS spelled in green dollar bills
07.09.2021

SELF-DEALING-SELF-STEALING

Following up on our investigation, powerful state regulators abused a private scholarship foundation to bankroll six-figure payouts for their own children. Financial tax forms reveal how bank insiders reshaped program rules to hide who received the cash. Read the full investigation to see how deep this protection racket really goes.
A black line drawing of a traffic signal post with red and green lights, a horizontal dashed beam, and a money bag with a dollar sign hanging from the arm
06.30.2021

NO MO BRIDGE

Continuing our coverage, local politicians double-crossed residents by privately begging for federal handouts while publicly preaching against government spending. Secret meeting transcripts capture key organizers changing their tune once taxpayer funding slipped away. We reveal the hypocritical game local leaders play with your daily commute.
I-10 Toll Bridge State
06.11.2021

I-10 Toll Bridge State

Following up on the toll crisis, state power brokers pushed an illegal bridge tax scheme to make working drivers fund failed projects. Public records and legal filings show officials ignored constitutional warnings just to grab fast cash. Will Alabama drivers force politicians to abandon this outrageous tax grab?
Jack Burrell stands in a park with a fountain and manicured gardens playing a pipe instrument.
06.04.2021

PIED PIPER

Council President Jack Burrell drained millions from city utility funds to cover up costly municipal legal defeats. Budget audit reports expose hidden land purchases and inflated contracts awarded to favored political donors. The Ripp Report brings this web of backroom deals into clear view.