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Stealing the Statehouse

Attorney General Answers Questions In Hubbard Case

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorney, J. Mark White, issued a subpoena back in March for Attorney General Luther Strange to testify in an evidentiary hearing that never took place. Hubbard, who is charged by the State with 23 felonies, asked that Strange testify on a number of issues, including why he … Continued
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May 28, 2015

Hubbard’s Attorneys Sue DOJ for Hart’s Records

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorneys are suing the Department of Justice to obtain information about the lead prosecutor in his felony corruption case. The law firm of White, Arnold & Dowd P.C. (WAD) filed a civil lawsuit against the Department of Justice, Office of Professional Responsibility, on May, 20, 2015, … Continued
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May 27, 2015

Hubbard Selling Out (But Not What You Think)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter If you have ever wanted to be the landlord of a business with great government connections, hundreds of thousands in State revenue and lobbying contracts with heavy-hitters from all over the country, then we’ve got the place for you. There is only draw back: the current owner is facing 23 … Continued
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May 21, 2015
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When The Shoe Is On The Other Foot: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Just four short years ago, as Chairman of the State Republican Party, Mike Hubbard penned an opinion piece for his hometown paper, lauding Federal prosecutors for the arrest of four-sitting lawmakers. Writing in October, 2010, Hubbard said, “The arrests and convictions of numerous public officials is happening much … Continued
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May 18, 2015

One Ball, Two Strikes For Hubbard’s Legal Team

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The trial judge in Speaker Mike Hubbard’s felony corruption trial has granted a motion to limit one subpoena and quash two others. In a continuing effort to undermine the State’s case against Hubbard, his legal team has sought to question the authority of State Attorney General Luther Strange, who … Continued
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May 14, 2015

Hubbard Becomes “Unhinged” Over Republican No Vote on Tax Hike

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is determined to raises taxes. So determined, in fact, that a bill that was voted down in committee on Wednesday, will be voted on again in the same committee today. During the Wednesday Ways and Means Education committee meeting, Republicans voted down House Bill 587, … Continued
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May 7, 2015

Influential Republican Voice Calls for Speaker’s Removal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In an email blast throughout the State, Stalwart Conservative Republican activist Thomas Scovill said, “It’s past time for Speaker Hubbard to go.” Scovill, a Madison County political leader wrote the following in an email and on Facebook: As you know, Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, … Continued
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May 7, 2015