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Stealing the Statehouse

What Really Happened at Hubbard’s Hearing on Thursday?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Very few media outlets attended Speaker Mike Hubbard’s motions hearing on Thursday, because it was believed to be a closed hearing. It was not. That being said, what did occur would be very difficult for a layman to follow, unless of course, one had Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark … Continued
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May 5, 2015

Rep. Ball Says He’s a Target for Speaking Out

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The day following his testimony in Lee County, a North Alabama State Representative doubled down on claims that Mike Hubbard’s arrest was politicly motivated. In a April 16 appearance on a radio talk show, State Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison) says he may be targeted by prosecutors for speaking out on … Continued
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April 28, 2015

Investigator with Ties to Former Deputy AG Terminated

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Recently, the State’s Attorney General’s Office terminated an investigator with ties to alleged wrong-doings by former Deputy Attorney General Henry “Sonny” T. Reagan.  Howard “Gene” Sisson, an investigator with the Attorney General’s Office since 2007, has been removed from his position after it was believed he conspired with … Continued
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April 27, 2015
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The Reason I Go To Work (Opinion)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Prophet Elijah said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it … Continued
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April 24, 2015

Meeting with Criminal Defense Brings Day to Abrupt End

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An abrupt adjournment of the House last Thursday caused many to question, “why?” The House ended its session on April 16, with a long, Special Order Calendar yet to be addressed. The spin: a Democrat filibuster. However, Republican legislators speaking on background said, the session was gaveled to a finish … Continued
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April 23, 2015

Ball Wants To Limit Investigation Into Lawmakers

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For months it has been rumored that certain lawmakers wanted to pass legislation that would limit the Attorney General’s Office from investigating those in the State legislature. During his testimony on Wednesday, Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison) confirmed that he thought there was a need to pass such legislation.  Ball took … Continued
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April 17, 2015

Hubbard Motions Hearing Summary

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  OPELIKA—The Motions Hearing in the Hubbard felony public corruption case left little doubt that although the defense team was swinging for the fences, they never made it to first base. As Hubbard sat in the Lee County courtroom, he was surrounded by an entourage that included his wife, Susan, four … Continued
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April 16, 2015

Special Grand Jury Still Empaneled to Investigate Hubbard, Others

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—After months of testimony, millions of pages of documents, and 23 felony indictments retuned against the Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, the Lee County Grand Jury still remains empaneled. In the latest court filings in the lead-up to Hubbard’s criminal trial in October, it was revealed that the Special … Continued
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April 15, 2015
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Conformity: A Most Dangerous State of Affairs (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Legislators often say they are going to Montgomery to represent their districts. While the intent may be good, the actual reality is much different, under Speaker Mike Hubbard. The House of Representatives has always been a hierarchical body with the Speaker at the pinnacle. Over the years, good … Continued
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April 15, 2015