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Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

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2008 Memo States STAARS Must Be Bid

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The $47 million STARRS accounting software system was signed under a no-bid contract with CGI. Acting Finance Director, Bill Newton, claims the contract was simply an up-grade of the million-dollar-a-year maintenance contract the State has held with the company for over two decades. This is the reason Newton has … Continued
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January 20, 2016

State Says Hubbard Delaying Over Settled Issue

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State of Alabama has once again objected to House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attempt to further delay his trial on 23 counts of public corruption, by claiming the prosecution did not provide discovery documents in a searchable format. (See Motion here.) On Dec. 7, Special Master Allison O. Skinner … Continued
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January 20, 2016

Young Democrats Clash Over Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 13, the Jefferson County Young Democrats announced their endorsements in the 2016 Democratic Primary races on March 1. The Alabama Young Democrats (AYD), however, were quick to offer their view: that Alabama Young Democrats are prohibited from making endorsements under their Constitution. The … Continued
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January 20, 2016

Pallets of Phones Gather Dust Under Newton’s Orders

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Pallets stacked with expensive Cisco phones, perhaps representing millions in State tax dollars, sit silently gathering dust in a warehouse, because someone at the State Department of Finance thinks they have a better idea. After reporting on the botched rollout of the STAARS accounting system, more than two-dozen confidential … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Hubbard Tells Caucus He’s An Innocent Man

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There were no fireworks at the House Republican Caucus meeting on Monday. Speaker Mike Hubbard read a prepared statement in which he assured the members trial Judge Jacob Walker III would postpone his trial until after Session, that he was not guilty and his case would be dismissed before … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Hubbard’s Requested Continuance: Breakdown

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, on Friday, January 15, asked the court to continue his felony public corruption case until the fall, which would add as much as six months to a case that has already dragged on for over a year. (See motion here.) In the motion … Continued
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January 18, 2016
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Let us turn our thoughts today to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion As many celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is the spirit of the revolution be championed that must be remembered because there is still much to overcome. Even though the day celebrating Dr. King’s birth was signed into law in 1983 by President … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Law Enforcement Informs Ethics Commission Sen.Williams Under Criminal Investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A high-ranking public official has informed the Alabama Political Reporter that State Law Enforcement has sent a letter to the State Ethics Commission confirming that State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) is under criminal investigation. In a scathing, statewide press release, Williams accused this publication and me personally of … Continued
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January 15, 2016

Hubbard to Meet with House Republican Caucus on Monday

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Two Republican House members have confirmed that Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has called a caucus meeting for Monday at the Prattville Marriott. Someone close to Hubbard has revealed that he will speak to the caucus regarding his criminal case, hoping to convince members to continue to rally to his side. … Continued
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January 15, 2016
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Thugs, Pimps and the Abuse of Power

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion At this weeks Senate Republican caucus dinner, Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) used the occasion as a forum to proclaim that he has not used his office for personal gain, to disparage this publication, and “The Britts,” according to several guests present. No one at alreporter.com has accused … Continued
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January 15, 2016