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Stealing the Statehouse

Stealing the Statehouse

The Trouble With Hubbard And The Path Ahead

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Hubbard Enters Session Under Cloud…” That was part of an article this news organization published at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session. Few believed us at the time, and those who did were terrified of the consequences, including Speaker Mike Hubbard. Since 2012, we have written hundreds of … Continued
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March 3, 2015

Hubbard Cries Poor With Millions In Assets

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Documents released on Friday by the State’s prosecution in the corruption case of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard show that Hubbard claimed he was on the brink of financial ruin, even though he had millions in personal assets. Emails released, at the request of Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney, J. … Continued
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March 2, 2015
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Hubbard Wasn’t Broke, But Motivated by Anger and Envy

By Baron Coleman The media accounts of Mike Hubbard’s financial woes have descended on Alabama like thick morning dew. As the media sifted through the treasure trove of emails and other documents, the public got its first glimpses behind the Lee County Grand Jury’s curtain. Everyone could finally begin to read what Mike Hubbard knew … Continued
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March 2, 2015

Email to House Members re: Hubbard: “God help us all”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, an email was sent to all House members. The subject line reads, “We have to do something about Speaker Hubbard.” The writing suggests that it could have been composed and sent by a sitting legislator, but the moniker appears to be fictitious, seeing as it doesn’t match … Continued
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March 2, 2015

Hubbard’s Alleged Crimes Detailed In New Court Filings

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Today, the State released its response to Speaker Mike Hubbard’s December motion requesting a more definite statement of the 23 felony charges against him. (Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III, set the February 27 has the deadline for the State to respond to Hubbard’s request.) … Continued
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February 27, 2015
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Hubbard Behind Coordinated Attacks On Bentley

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Sources within the State House have confirmed that it is believed that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is behind the attacks on Gov. Robert Bentley and his yet unknown tax plans. The plan looks suspiciously coordinated, even to the point of having “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” guru … Continued
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February 27, 2015
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Remember The Number 23

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the State legislature heads into its 2015 session, the number 23 will be an important one to remember. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, (R-Auburn) will guide the legislative agenda even though he has been indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of pubic corruption. When Hubbard … Continued
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February 27, 2015
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Hubbard’s Alternative Theory

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has put forward a number of alternative theories as to why he was indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of public corruption; none of which included the possibility that he may have actually committed these crimes. Like a good criminal … Continued
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February 23, 2015
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The Wages of Fear and Silent Consent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last several months, nationwide scandal has forced several politicos to resign from office. The list stretches from South Carolina to Oregon. But, here in Alabama, the Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, with 23 felony counts of public corruption hanging over his head, stands proudly defiant. Is … Continued
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February 18, 2015