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Sources Link AG’s Chief Deputy to Plot to Remove Hart from Hubbard Investigation

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Forces inside the State’s Attorney General’s Office are once again conspiring to derail the public corruption investigation of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard and others. Sources from both within and outside of the Attorney General’s Office have confirmed that Luther Strange’s Chief Deputy, Kevin Turner, is orchestrating a … Continued
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August 18, 2014

Which Candidates Received “Toxic” Money?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a 2012 report by this publication, Robert McGhee, a member of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Council, confirmed that in 2010 Sen. Del Marsh, finance chair of the Alabama Republican Party, solicited at least $350,000 from his tribe. Of that amount, $200,000 appears to be the total budget the … Continued
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August 12, 2014

Riley/Hubbard Funding of Non-Profit Raises Serious Questions

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In February, 2013, the Alabama Political Reporter revealed that in 2010, Governor Bob Riley, in conjunction with then Minority Leader Mike Hubbard, funneled money from various PACs, and from the RSLC to Citizens for a Better Alabama, (CBA), to stop bingo-style gaming from becoming legal in the State. But, certain … Continued
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August 8, 2014

Sorting Through the Speaker’s Dirty Laundry

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard has dismissed the contents of a recently leaked internal RSLC memo in which the national GOP group assesses dubious and likely illegal activities surrounding Hubbard’s 2010 “Storming” of the State House, saying the report of the document is “rehashing events already … Continued
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August 6, 2014
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Rep Mike Hubbard Must Resign His Speaker’s Post

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The time has come for Rep. Mike Hubbard to resign as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Since his days as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party until now, Hubbard has presided over a profane orgy of greed and corruption. He has practiced the worst form of crony … Continued
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August 6, 2014

Leaked Report Reveals Facts on Hubbard/RSLC

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, politico.com published a confidential report revealing that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, in collusion with the Republican State Leadership Committee, (RSLC), funneled over a million dollars into Alabama “improperly.” The investigation was led by notable D.C. law firm, Baker Hostetler. Many elements of the memo have … Continued
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August 5, 2014

Rep. Barry Moore’s Flurry of Legal Filings Answered (W/ 8 attachments)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Attorneys for indicted lawmaker, Rep. Barry Moore, R- Enterprise, have recently filed a flurry of motions before the Lee County Circuit Court. Moore is represented by former Attorney General Bill Baxley, and is charged with four felony counts of making false statements and perjury. If convicted, Moore could face decades … Continued
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August 5, 2014

Supreme Court May Decide Fate of Lee County Grand Jury

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – According to indicted Rep. Barry Moore’s attorney, the Alabama Supreme Court has issued instructions saying it will decide the legal legitimacy of the Lee County Grand Jury currently investigating public corruption in the GOP legislative supermajority, along with other “constitutional issues” surrounding the prosecution. Bill Baxley, head of … Continued
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August 4, 2014