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Hubbard’s Requested Continuance: Breakdown

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, on Friday, January 15, asked the court to continue his felony public corruption case until the fall, which would add as much as six months to a case that has already dragged on for over a year. (See motion here.) In the motion … Continued
January 18, 2016

Hubbard to Meet with House Republican Caucus on Monday

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Two Republican House members have confirmed that Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has called a caucus meeting for Monday at the Prattville Marriott. Someone close to Hubbard has revealed that he will speak to the caucus regarding his criminal case, hoping to convince members to continue to rally to his side. … Continued
January 15, 2016

Thugs, Pimps and the Abuse of Power

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion At this weeks Senate Republican caucus dinner, Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) used the occasion as a forum to proclaim that he has not used his office for personal gain, to disparage this publication, and “The Britts,” according to several guests present. No one at alreporter.com has accused … Continued
January 15, 2016

Be a Quitter, Mike Hubbard, and Help Your State

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Quit. Yes, that’s what I mean. Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives — probably the most powerful position in state politics — needs to quit. Hubbard has embarrassed Alabama. He’s embarrassed himself. He’s embarrassed his family. He’s embarrassed me. I can’t tell you how many times … Continued
January 13, 2016

More Voices Calling for Hubbard to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that the State Steering Committee had passed a resolution calling for embattled Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to resign. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) disagreed strongly with the resolution. Rep. Williams said, “It’s unfortunate to see … Continued
January 12, 2016

Too Little Too Late

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion On Sunday, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee passed a resolution asking House Speaker Mike Hubbard to “suspend his role as Speaker until his trial is complete, and the indictments against him are resolved.” At least the majority on the Steering Committee have finally addressed the cancer that … Continued
January 12, 2016

Lathan Tells Hubbard To Go

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that the Steering Committee had passed a resolution on January 10, calling upon Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to suspend his leadership position. Chairman Lathan said in a statement, “The Alabama Republican Party strongly believes the … Continued
January 12, 2016

Hubbard Camp in Chaos

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion According to sources close to the case, House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s legal defense strategy has been thrown into chaos with the exit of J. Mark White. White’s withdrawal has led to wide-spread speculation that Hubbard is having trouble raising money. It is believed that Rep. Jack Williams (R-Birmingham) … Continued
January 11, 2016

Special Master Says Hubbard Ignored Properly Supplied Discovery Material

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Defense lawyers in the House Speaker Mike Hubbard felony criminal case have argued for over a year that discovery material provided by the prosecution was inadequate, under the law. However, a Special Master, which they approved, has found that the material supplied to Hubbard by the prosecution on April … Continued
January 11, 2016

Judge Walker: Hubbard Trial Still Set for March 28

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After the drama surrounding the exit of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s lead counsel J. Mark White and his law firm, trial Judge Jacob Walker III issued an order just after 5:00 p.m. Friday, confirming Hubbard’s trial will begin as scheduled on March 28, 2016. Walker also set a pre-trial conference … Continued
January 9, 2016