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Stealing the Statehouse

Stealing the Statehouse

If Just One Person Will Stand (Editorial)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A defiant Mike Hubbard sits high in the House Chambers, wielding the Speaker’s gavel with more power than any law-abiding citizen could possibly imagine. The Rev. Billy Graham once said, “Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle.” Hubbard represents … Continued
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March 16, 2015

State’s Response to Hubbard’s Latest Motion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, the State’s prosecution in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony corruption case answered Hubbard’s renewed request for a more defined statement of the charges against him. The more defined statement of facts released on February 27, was the body-blow to the well-crafted media campaign executed by Hubbard and his … Continued
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March 10, 2015

Rogers Receives Maximum Donation After Hubbard Pep Rally

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just two weeks after appearing at Speaker Mike Hubbard pep rally, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-District 3) received a hefty campaign contribution from former Gov. Bob Riley. On October 20, 2014, Hubbard was arrested and charged by the State with 23 felony counts of public corruption. A day later he … Continued
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March 10, 2015

White Wants More

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney, J.Mark White, filed a motion in Lee County saying he did not like the State’s answer for a more defined statement of facts. One criminal defense attorney who spoke on background said White’s motion was, “A waste of words and pointless.” In … Continued
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March 6, 2015

Stealing the State House: His Own Words Condemn Him

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter In his vanity tome, Storming the State House, Speaker Mike Hubbard wrote in 2012: “In my comments to the membership afterward [after being elected the first time], I set as our goal maintaining the tradition of two words that are so important they appear in the seal of the Alabama … Continued
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March 6, 2015

Hubbard Ignored Warnings

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On January 27, 2012, a letter from the Alabama Ethic’s Commission cautioned Speaker Mike Hubbard not to use the mantle of his office with regards to his contract with Southeast Alabama Gas District (SEAGD). But, Hubbard ignored their warning on this as well as other “consulting” contracts, according … Continued
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March 4, 2015
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Simon and Garfunkel’s Comeback in Alabama

By Jack Campbell As the Alabama Legislature convenes for the 2015 Session, one has to wonder why Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) continues to wield the Speaker’s gavel, arguably as the most powerful person in state government. Why might one be puzzled? After all, a Lee County grand jury handed down indictments on 23 counts of public … Continued
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March 4, 2015

Revelations Lead to Calls for Hubbard’s Resignation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, a growing list of media professionals and political groups joined Alabama Political Reporter Editor Bill Britt, in calling for Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to step down as the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. The leadership of the Rainy Day Patriots called for Speaker Hubbard to … Continued
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March 3, 2015