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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

Stealing the State House: His Own Words Condemn Him

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter In his vanity tome, Storming the State House, Speaker Mike Hubbard wrote in 2012: “In my comments to the membership afterward [after being elected the first time], I set as our goal maintaining the tradition of two words that are so important they appear in the seal of the Alabama … Continued
March 6, 2015

Real Solutions: The Heart Of The Bentley Revolution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Perhaps the seminal moment in Gov. Robert Bentley’s State of the State address was when he dared say what other Republicans are loathe to admit, “There is nothing more conservative than paying your debts and getting your financial house in order.” For decades, Alabama State Government has failed to … Continued
March 5, 2015

Hubbard Ignored Warnings

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On January 27, 2012, a letter from the Alabama Ethic’s Commission cautioned Speaker Mike Hubbard not to use the mantle of his office with regards to his contract with Southeast Alabama Gas District (SEAGD). But, Hubbard ignored their warning on this as well as other “consulting” contracts, according … Continued
March 4, 2015

The Trouble With Hubbard And The Path Ahead

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Hubbard Enters Session Under Cloud…” That was part of an article this news organization published at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session. Few believed us at the time, and those who did were terrified of the consequences, including Speaker Mike Hubbard. Since 2012, we have written hundreds of … Continued
March 3, 2015

Hubbard Cries Poor With Millions In Assets

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Documents released on Friday by the State’s prosecution in the corruption case of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard show that Hubbard claimed he was on the brink of financial ruin, even though he had millions in personal assets. Emails released, at the request of Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney, J. … Continued
March 2, 2015

Email to House Members re: Hubbard: “God help us all”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, an email was sent to all House members. The subject line reads, “We have to do something about Speaker Hubbard.” The writing suggests that it could have been composed and sent by a sitting legislator, but the moniker appears to be fictitious, seeing as it doesn’t match … Continued
March 2, 2015

Hubbard’s Alleged Crimes Detailed In New Court Filings

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Today, the State released its response to Speaker Mike Hubbard’s December motion requesting a more definite statement of the 23 felony charges against him. (Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III, set the February 27 has the deadline for the State to respond to Hubbard’s request.) … Continued
February 27, 2015

Hubbard Behind Coordinated Attacks On Bentley

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Sources within the State House have confirmed that it is believed that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is behind the attacks on Gov. Robert Bentley and his yet unknown tax plans. The plan looks suspiciously coordinated, even to the point of having “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” guru … Continued
February 27, 2015

Remember The Number 23

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the State legislature heads into its 2015 session, the number 23 will be an important one to remember. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, (R-Auburn) will guide the legislative agenda even though he has been indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of pubic corruption. When Hubbard … Continued
February 27, 2015

Eat Your Vegetables

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley says the State must raise taxes to meet its fiscal obligations, and he is being beaten like rented mule for even making the suggestion. Now, no one should be happy that his campaign website featured an ad that, among other things, said “No New Taxes,” but … Continued
February 25, 2015