Is ALDOT paying the Alabama Political Reporter for biased coverage?

An 1819 News report has revealed that Alabama state agencies paid nearly $100,000 in tax money to the left-wing outlet, Alabama Political Reporter (APR), during the 2024 fiscal year. This is in stark contrast to the amount paid to the state’s largest news site, AL(dot)com, which received just over $13,000 in the same year. The report highlighted the excessive amount of money paid by the Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to APR, particularly in light of their favorable coverage of ALDOT director, John Cooper, during his arrest for threatening a neighbor over a land dispute. This led to questions about whether taxpayer dollars should be funding such biased coverage. Craig Monger of 1819 News appeared on “The Dale Jackson Show” to discuss his findings, pointing out the correlation between the type of coverage provided by APR and the amount of advertising dollars received from state agencies. Readers are encouraged to decide for themselves whether this type of funding is acceptable. For more information or to comment on the story, contact daniel.taylor@1819news.com or follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe to the newsletter for daily updates on top stories.

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