Stealing the Statehouse

Hubbard’s Witness List Just One Bearded Lady Short of a Circus (Opinion)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Mike Hubbard’s witness list for the October 26 hearing on prosecutorial misconduct looks less like a serious judicial inquiry and more like a three-ring circus. When the circus comes to town, it’s all about entertainment. This circus is no different. Its sole purpose is to entertain by embarrassing … Continued

October 7, 2015

Who is Rep. Phil Williams?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Not much was known about Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) before he decided to challenge Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to lead the State House of Representatives. A closer look at Williams’ life and career brings into focus a real-life Alabamian’s rags-to-riches story. As the fourth of five boys raised … Continued

October 6, 2015

First House Members to Call for Hubbard to Go

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Rep. Jim Carns and Rep. Allen Treadaway, both Republicans from Jefferson County, became the first Republican lawmakers to call for Mike Hubbard to step down as Speaker of the House. Treadaway, a 26 year veteran law enforcement officer, said that Hubbard’s legal problems have become a … Continued

October 1, 2015

Rep. Williams Makes Bid for Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a letter to the members of the Alabama House of Representatives, Republican lawyer maker Rep. Phil Williams is seeking to replace Mike Hubbard as Speaker. (See letter here.) In his letter Williams wrote, “After taking several days to reflect on our most recent Special Session and the … Continued

October 1, 2015

It’s time, Mike Hubbard, to quit.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Back in 2008, I covered the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul for the newspaper I worked for then. Mike Hubbard was chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, not yet Speaker of the Alabama House. As part of the swag delegates receive at such events was a medal with … Continued

September 30, 2015

McMillan Speaks Up But Did The Media Hear?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Agriculture and Industry Commissioner, John McMillan dared to do what no other statewide elected official has done so far. He said publicly, on these pages, that Mike Hubbard should step down as Speaker of the House. It was a bold statement because Hubbard controls the Ag … Continued

September 30, 2015

Hubbard’s Legal Team Asks for Independent Counsel to Investigate Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In his most recent filing, Speaker Mike Hubbard has asked the court to dismiss the case against him, due to allegations that the State violated the Grand Jury Secrecy Act, or in the Alternative, for the appointment of independent counsel. Hubbard’s legal team is pleading with Judge Jacob … Continued

September 30, 2015

Hubbard’s Attorneys Fail to Guard Grand Jury Secrets

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a stunning example of incompetence, attorneys for Speaker Mike Hubbard revealed pages of grand jury information in violation of the State’s Grand Jury Secrecy Act by failing to properly redact their latest filings. Even before Hubbard was indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption his high-priced criminal … Continued

September 28, 2015

Legislators Take Meat Cleaver to Attorney General’s Budget

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Millions have been slashed from the State’s Attorney General’s Office for fiscal year 2016 budget due to severe cuts in appropriation from the State General Fund Budget (SGF). This might not come as a shock since in 2015 the Office’s budget was zeroed out of the SGF. “Zeroing … Continued

September 28, 2015

Hubbard Calls for Dismissal Because of Leaks

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, September 25, in an ever-continuing effort to deny, distract, and delay any action on the 23 felony counts of public corruption against Speaker Mike Hubbard, his legal team filed a motion to have the charges against him dismissed, because of an alleged violation of the Grand … Continued

September 28, 2015