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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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Thank You, AEA

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It was my idea that the Alabama Education Association (AEA) adopt the advertising campaign, “I am AEA.” The campaign was designed to show the pride of our teachers and all those who work within the education system, and to also challenge the false portrait painted by those who would use … Continued
March 17, 2015

Is State Picking Winners and Losers In the Insurance Business?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In 1995, the Alabama State Legislature passed a tax incentive plan authorizing lower Premium taxes for insurance companies that met certain criteria. The tax incentives became available under two provisions passed that year: Insurance Facility Office Credit and Real Property Investment Credit. Under the Insurance Facility Office Credit, an … Continued
March 16, 2015

If Just One Person Will Stand (Editorial)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A defiant Mike Hubbard sits high in the House Chambers, wielding the Speaker’s gavel with more power than any law-abiding citizen could possibly imagine. The Rev. Billy Graham once said, “Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle.” Hubbard represents … Continued
March 16, 2015

Email Sheds Light on Clerk’s Removal and New Sheriffs Methods

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Among the many things to be learned from a recently released email between Speaker Mike Hubbard and former Gov. Bob Riley, is that Hubbard wants to protect Riley’s State contracts, and demonstrate his personal toughness to State House staff. The joint Legislative Contract Review Committee has oversight to examine … Continued
March 13, 2015

Court Filing Show Role of Principals at Swatek, Azbell, Howe and Ross in Hubbard Case

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recent court filing shows that three principals from the lobbying firm Swatek, Azbell, Howe and Ross (SAHR) were involved to varying degrees with actions that led to Speaker Mike Hubbard being charged with 23 felony counts of public corruption. While Dax Swatek, Tim Howe or John Ross have not been … Continued
March 11, 2015

State’s Response to Hubbard’s Latest Motion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, the State’s prosecution in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony corruption case answered Hubbard’s renewed request for a more defined statement of the charges against him. The more defined statement of facts released on February 27, was the body-blow to the well-crafted media campaign executed by Hubbard and his … Continued
March 10, 2015

Rogers Receives Maximum Donation After Hubbard Pep Rally

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just two weeks after appearing at Speaker Mike Hubbard pep rally, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-District 3) received a hefty campaign contribution from former Gov. Bob Riley. On October 20, 2014, Hubbard was arrested and charged by the State with 23 felony counts of public corruption. A day later he … Continued
March 10, 2015

Charter Schools Are Coming

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For years, State Republicans have touted Charter schools as the cure all for education. But, is it really the silver bullet that will fix the system, just another way for the elites to make money, or a mixed bag of both? In a press release announcing legislation to create … Continued
March 10, 2015

Hubbard/Riley Accuse US Senator of Running “Shakedown Routine, Racket”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Emails recently released by the State at the request’s of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark White show that former Gov. Riley and Hubbard believed Alabama’s Senior US Senator was involved in a “shakedown routine.” In an email exchange between Riley and Hubbard in October 2011, the … Continued
March 9, 2015

White Wants More

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney, J.Mark White, filed a motion in Lee County saying he did not like the State’s answer for a more defined statement of facts. One criminal defense attorney who spoke on background said White’s motion was, “A waste of words and pointless.” In … Continued
March 6, 2015