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Stealing the Statehouse

Stealing the Statehouse

Hubbard Solicits Bentley To Quash Investigation

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just as the public learns that Speaker Mike Hubbard has requested all communications between the prosecution and the Executive Branch of government, it has been confirmed that Hubbard has directly lobbied Gov. Robert Bentley to intervene into his criminal investigation. We can now report that Hubbard met with Gov. Bentley … Continued
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January 23, 2015

Public Corruption: “When Principles End and Only Opportunism Prevails.”

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard wants the people of Alabama—especially the political class and potential jurors in Lee County—to believe that his indictment of 23 felony counts of public corruption is politically motivated, and that his reelection as Speaker by the majority of Democrats and Republicans in the House … Continued
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January 20, 2015

Hubbard Takes To The Airwaves

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The day after the 2015 legislative session ended, newly re-elected Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard took to the air waves of his radio station WANI, again, attempting to drive home the idea that his indictment on 23 felony counts of public corruption was little more than a political witch … Continued
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January 19, 2015

Ninety-Nine House Members To Become Witnesses For The Defense?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter Newly re-elected Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard held a press conference Wednesday to let the State know he’s not worried about the 23 felony indictments against him, because 99 legislators handed him what he hopes is a “get out of jail free” card on Tuesday. “Yesterday, I believe, it … Continued
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January 16, 2015

Hubbard Announces House GOP Leadership

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the newly re-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) announced the individual Representatives chosen for leadership positions during the 2015 thru 2018 quadrennium. (See Leadership Assignments Here.) Speaker Mike Hubbard said that he was very pleased with the organizational session.  Some changes … Continued
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January 15, 2015

The House Has Brought Dishonor Upon Our State

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives has disgraced the people of our State today by reelecting Mike Hubbard as Speaker. Hubbard is charged by the State with using his elected office for financial gain, which includes 23 counts of felony charges of public corruption. Yet, 99 out of 105 House members … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Mike Hubbard Re-Elected As Speaker

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 13 Representative Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) was re-elected with bipartisan support as the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives.  Hubbard received the votes of 99 of the 105 members. Rep. Mickey Hammon (R from Decatur) nominated Hubbard to lead the Alabama House for another four … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Will Hubbard Use His Office To Punish?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter The Alabama State House was buzzing with rumors and speculation as the legislative organizational session began. More startling than the new rules to limit freedom of the press or even the reelection of Mike Hubbard as Speaker, were some of the ideas for new legislation to come in March. The … Continued
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January 14, 2015

“Leaks,” Accusations, Paper Trail

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Even before the first witness was called in the Grand Jury investigation of Speaker Mike Hubbard, his attorney, J. Mark White, was complaining to the prosecution that leaks were coming from the Grand Jury. White’s letters containing complaints and accusations about perceived violations of the Alabama Grand Jury Secrecy … Continued
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January 12, 2015

Hubbard Filing Seeks To Muzzle State

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has asked the court that documents in his felony corruption case be sealed from the public. Two prominent defense attorneys who spoke on background surmised that this unusual request is a example of Hubbard wanting to have his cake and eat it too. In … Continued
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January 9, 2015