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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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Removing the Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama State Constitution defines how and when the Speaker of the House is elected. Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure offers how the Speaker must be removed. Section 51 of the 1901 Constitution provides for the election of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of … Continued
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November 3, 2015

Hubbard Calls Only Six Out of Thirty-Seven Witnesses

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The evidentiary hearing demanded by Speaker Mike Hubbard to expose prosecutorial misconduct and selective and vindictive prosecution concluded with only six of the 37 witnesses having given public testimony. The six who gave testimony were, Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan, Howard “Gene” Sisson, James Sumner, Hugh Evans, Tom Albritton and … Continued
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November 2, 2015
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Unequal Justice: Unprecedented Deference Shown to Hubbard: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since his indictment on 23 felony counts of public corruption, Speaker Mike Hubbard has been given preferential treatment. From the State House, to the media, and even the Sheriff of Lee County, Hubbard has been handled with kid gloves. Over the last several months, he has been given unwarranted … Continued
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November 2, 2015

Behind Closed Doors in Lee County as Hearing Concludes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA— On day three of the evidentiary hearing in the Mile Hubbard criminal case, all testimony was given behind closed doors. Hubbard has claimed prosecutorial misconduct, selective prosecution, and the laws under which he was indicted as unconstitutional. The proceedings began at 9:00 AM, and were to be opened … Continued
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October 30, 2015

Reagan Can’t Remember

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—If day one of Mike Hubbard’s evidentiary hearing left the impression that former Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan had a vivid recollection of every threat every made by Special Prosecutions Division Chief, Matt Hart, day two gave the impression that Reagan has a very selective memory regarding … Continued
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October 30, 2015

White Knew of Scheduling Conflict For Seven Months

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— In a confidential communication with trial Judge Jacob Walker III, House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyer, J. Mark White, explained he had a scheduling conflict, and asked for a postponement of the March 28 trial. White has known for seven months that he had a scheduling conflict, but … Continued
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October 27, 2015

No New Evidence Presented at Hubbard Hearing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III heard testimony regarding alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the case against House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Hubbard and his legal team, led by J. Mark White, have abandoned claiming his innocence in favor of a different strategy: having the 23 felony charges … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Williams Offers Profound Change

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a private email, Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) explained to House members how he would fundamentally change the way the Speaker’s office would operate under his leadership. Williams says his plan would change the culture of the House of Representatives by adopting a Member-based system, and downsizing the role … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Speaking Engagement an Excuse or Ruse to Seek Delay in Hubbard Trial?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what could be best described as another sneaky move Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyer J. Mark White has asked for a continuance of the March trial. Surprisingly, contrary to procedure, White sent a confidential letter to Judge Jacob Walker III seeking a continuance, because suddenly White has been … Continued
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October 23, 2015

Hubbard Subpoenaed Journalist’s Testimony

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In an attempt to prove prosecutorial misconduct during his indictment on 23 felony counts of public corruption, Speaker Mike Hubbard subpoenaed journalist John Archibald to testify in Lee County on October 26. Archibald filed a motion to quash the subpoena citing the Alabama Shield Statute, the Alabama Reporter’s Privilege, … Continued
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October 23, 2015