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Hubbard: Defiant and Unrepentant

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter Michael G. Hubbard received a sentence of 96 years for his crimes. However, because he was convicted under State ethics laws, Judge Jacob Walker, III, with advice from the State’s prosecution, gave him a split sentence of 4 years behind bars, with no “good time” or chance of parole, … Continued
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July 11, 2016

Representative Moore Wants to Replace His Former Boss

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to replace disgraced former Speaker, Mike Hubbard. The new contender is none other than Hubbard’s faithful lieutenant, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). In an email to fellow House Republicans, Moore says his priorities as Speaker would include, tax cuts, challenging federal … Continued
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July 7, 2016

State Recommends 18 Years for Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Policial Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, the State filed its Brief In Support Of Sentencing Recommendation for Mike Hubbard, who will be sentenced on July 8, for 12 felony counts of public corruption. The State recommends Hubbard be sentenced on each of his 12 felony Ethics Law convictions to an 18-year base sentence, … Continued
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July 1, 2016

Hubbard Sells Auburn Network Building (Guess when?)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On the same day Mike Hubbard was found guilty of 12 felony counts of public corruption, the building that houses his Auburn Network, LLC, sold for a cash price of $810,000.00 to New Life Properties, LLC. Hubbard was co-owner of the building located at 197 E University Drive in … Continued
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June 29, 2016

Last Day of Hubbard Trial More Witnesses Were on Hand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Perhaps the most damning piece of evidence in the trial of Mike Hubbard, was the proffer he signed in March, 2014. Certainly, when Lead Prosecutor, Matt Hart, revealed that Hubbard’s dead “close” friend was actually alive, that was the final nail in his coffin. After Hubbard, the State called … Continued
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June 22, 2016

Loyalty Pledge Impediment to Electing Honest Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At the urging of then Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, in 2014 the Steering Committee of the Alabama Republican Party added a loyalty oath to the qualifying packets given to each candidate running for office under the GOP banner. The pledge was added according to a steering committee … Continued
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June 20, 2016

State May Come After Hubbard’s Assets

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Under the 2014 Forfeiture Act, the State can seize Mike Hubbard’s assets, because they were used in the commission of a crime. Hubbard, on June 10, was found guilty of twelve felony counts of public corruption for which he faces up to twenty years in State prison, and $30,000 … Continued
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June 17, 2016

Remembering Those Who “Like Mike” and Wanted To Protect Him

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Fifteen members of the State House of Representatives, one Senator and a US Congressman attended the pep rally for Mike Hubbard the day after he was indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption. In February of this year, 37 House members signed a letter to US Attorney General … Continued
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June 16, 2016

Jockeying for Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Before Mike Hubbard’s political body was even cold, Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Chairman Billy Canary and former Gov. Bob Riley were jockeying to place their “next guy” in the Speaker’s chair. Reps. Mac McCutcheon, Mike Jones, Victor Gaston, Bill Poole, Lynn Greer, Phil Williams and David Standridge are … Continued
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June 15, 2016