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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].

Stealing the Statehouse

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
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
June 23, 2015

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
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
June 19, 2015

Two-Year College Pays Hundreds of Thousands for Professional Legal Services

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter   MONTGOMERY—For over a decade, The State Board of Education has prohibited, “any institution under its authority, direction, and control from paying with State funds for the services of a lobbyist on a contract or consulting basis,” according to its own Board policies.   This prohibition has included … Continued
June 18, 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
June 17, 2015

Constitutional Amendments Can Be Proposed During Special Session

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In 1956, Governor James Folsom asked the State Supreme Court for an opinion on which statute applied to a vote on a constitutional amendment during a legislative Special Session. This is a question that may be at issue when Gov. Robert Bentley calls for a Special Legislative Session which … Continued
June 16, 2015

Hubbard Once Again Argues State Had No Authority To Indict

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to the most recent filing by his criminal defense team, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s indictment was “found without legal evidence” and therefore is subject to dismissal. In other words, Hubbard’s legal teams argues the evidence of his crimes was obtained illegally because of flaws in the process. SEE DOC … Continued
June 16, 2015

McClendon Weighs-In on 2015 Session

    By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Serving in his first term in the State Senate, Sen. Dr. Jim McClendon has a unique perspective on how the mechanics of the process actually works. Elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002, he has served in the minority and the supermajority. He has chaired some … Continued
June 15, 2015

A Frank Conversation with Sen. Bussman

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“I think it was probably the toughest session that I’ve had in the last five years,” is the overwhelming sentiment expressed by Sen. Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), just days after the conclusion to the 2015 Legislative Session. Sen. Bussman, who serves as a Republican from one of the State’s most conservative … Continued
June 11, 2015