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Dear Mister Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Dear Mister Hubbard, Lately, you, through your minions have seen fit to launch a personal attack campaign against me and my wife. Please, do not try to deny this as you will only make yourself look more foolish than you already appear dishonorable. I have spoken to several people within … Continued
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March 13, 2013

Hubbard Wildly Increases Spending in Speaker’s Office Over Democrat Seth Hammett

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter Editor’s Note: All financial data for this report is according to state spending records on www.open.alabama.gov. MONTGOMERY—In 2010 Republicans rode a conservative wave to Montgomery promising smaller government and fiscal responsibility. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has taken almost sole credit for the Republican victory. Warning: Tea Party … Continued
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March 12, 2013

Stealing The Statehouse?

  The following stories are part of an ongoing collection of articles researching the possibility of public corruption within the State of Alabama. While these articles do not make a judgement, per se, on the illegality of an act, they do record what may be a pattern and practice that appears suspect. Public corruption is a … Continued
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February 25, 2013
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Editorial: Who is Going to Make Money on the Flexibility Act?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last three weeks one puzzling question has buzzed around the State House. That question is, why has the Speaker of the House pushed so relentlessly to secure the passage of the School Flexibility and Local Control Act of 2013? From bullying the republican caucus in the House … Continued
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February 25, 2013

Nonprofit Founder Claims Bob Riley Directed Donations to Hubbard-Owned Businesses

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—How did then-Governor Bob Riley and Chairman of the ALGOP Mike Hubbard route almost a million dollars in republican campaigns contribution through a nonprofit and back to a Hubbard owned company? “Someone from the governor’s [Bob Riley’s] office would call and say you’re getting a check for $200,000 and you’re … Continued
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February 21, 2013

Majority Strategies: Mike Hubbard/Brett Buerck

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— As a part of the on-going investigation into possible corruption within the GOP controlled State House, it becomes important to examine out of state players  many in Alabama may have never heard of. Brett Buerck is one such player. Buerck’s name my not ring a bell, but his company, … Continued
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February 19, 2013