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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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Tribe Begins Ad Campaign for Gambling Monopoly

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have begun what is reportedly a $4 million dollar advertising campaign to win the right to hold a monopoly over gambling in Alabama.  Full page ads began appearing in State newspapers. Even the small market of Lee County, home district of … Continued
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June 29, 2015

Hubbard Hauls in Millions: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard made around $733,848.88 from “consulting contracts,” according to figures supplied by the Attorney General’s Office. This is just a portion of the $2,346,292.88 that Hubbard has fueled to himself, and to his business interests since 2010. Of course, this does not include … Continued
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June 29, 2015

State Answers Hubbard’s Motions to Dismiss

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter DOC1, DOC2, DOC3 MONTGOMERY—In three, separate filings dated June 25, 2015, the State’s prosecution in the Mike Hubbard criminal case answered a laundry list of accusations made by Hubbard’s defense team. Hubbard has filed motions to dismiss because he says the Grand Jury was not properly impaneled, and that … Continued
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June 25, 2015

Chief Investigator Leaves Attorney General’s Office

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY— As of May 31, Timothy J. Fuhrman, Chief Investigator for the State’s Attorney General’s Office, is no longer at his post. When Luther Strange won the election for Attorney General in 2010, he made a number of new hires, including a new Chief Investigator to replace Howard … Continued
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June 24, 2015

Judge to Hold Hearing on Subpoenas in Hubbard Criminal Case

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY— Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III, will address matters arising from subpoenas issued by the defense, in the State Rep. Mike Hubbard case on Wednesday, June 24. Hubbard, who stands accused by the State of 23 felony counts of public corruption, had previously filed subpoenas for … Continued
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June 23, 2015

Hubbard Says He is Anti-Gambling

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the Alabama House, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), says he is against gambling. In fact, he says he has always been against it, according to statements he made to Opelika-Auburn News, published Sunday, June 21. Hubbard, is quoted in the OA. News: “I’ve not changed my stance; I’ve … Continued
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June 23, 2015
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What Lies Within: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The opportunities that lie before the State of Alabama are greater than the problems that currently surround us. At present, the State faces a decades-old crisis of fiscal insolvency, i.e., we lack the funds to properly address the obligations of governing. The current crisis is a product of … Continued
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June 22, 2015

Jobs Foundation Founders Make Case for Marsh Plan

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—High-powered business people and sports figures join forces to solve the State’s Budget crisis. In an effort to answer the State’s need for long-term financial stability, former Auburn University Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Pat Dye, retired CEO of Alabama Power, Charles McCrary, and Raymond Harbert, Chairman and … Continued
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June 19, 2015

Medicaid Reform: Senator Planning for Long-Term Care

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last few years, the Alabama Legislature has worked with stakeholders to reform how the State delivers its Medicaid services. The latest challenge is how to better address long-term care. Taking the lead in the Senate with this new innovation to Medicaid is Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper). Reed … Continued
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June 17, 2015