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Former Huntsville police officer announces State House run

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A former Huntsville Police Department officer turned small businessman, Steve Rousseau, is launching his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 6. “As a small businessman, I can bring a straightforward and no-nonsense approach to Montgomery. We are facing tough and trying times in Alabama, but there … Continued
October 19, 2017

Democrats hold House calendar hostage after GOP pushes redistricting plan through committee

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Democrats promised to hold up progress in the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday after a clash with Republicans over legislative redistricting earlier in the day. And they delivered on their promise, slowing down the calendar and holding the House in session late into the night on Tuesday. … Continued
May 3, 2017

Move to impeach Bentley: Don’t be foolish

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a movement afoot in the Alabama House of Representatives to impeach Governor Robert Bentley, a mission which, if accomplished, will doom the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. Bentley is an embarrassment, a fool, a liar and a cheat, and may have even committed crimes that are punishable by … Continued
February 15, 2017

Birmingham Rep. Oliver Robinson resigns House seat

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Democrat Rep. Oliver Robinson from Birmingham has decided his time is up on Goat Hill. On Wednesday, Robinson announced he would retire from the Alabama House of Representatives. Robinson, who has represented House District 58 in Birmingham since 1998, said he was retiring because his daughter has taken a … Continued
December 1, 2016

We Can’t Expect Change Without Voting For It, Too

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Joe Lovvorn narrowly prevailed in a field of four candidates for the GOP nomination to fill former Speaker Mike Hubbard’s seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. Hubbard vacated his seat under State law when he was convicted of more felonies than you can count on both … Continued
September 15, 2016

If You Learned Anything from Hubbard, Elect a Real Leader to Fill the Speaker’s Chair

By Dr. Tom Ford, III Members of the Alabama House of Representatives: the speaker’s chair is empty. Mike Hubbard is a convicted felon. He was your friend and it’s natural for you to be heartbroken for him and for his family. He was powerful and you can wisely acknowledge that power, money, and position prey … Continued
August 1, 2016

Seatmates Were My Best Friends

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers One of my most cherished lifetime memories is the almost two decades I served in the Alabama House of Representatives. It was because of the lifetime friends made during that era. The House was not as partisan as it is today. This day and time it seems like legislators … Continued
June 22, 2016

Expanding Pre-K A Step In The Right Direction

By Minority Leader Craig Ford These days, it’s easy to think nothing good ever comes out of our government – especially here in Alabama! But for all the bad you hear about, there are a lot of great things going on in our state and in our public schools. A perfect example is Alabama’s pre-k … Continued
May 19, 2016

Sine Die

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The 2016 Regular Session has been adjourned sine die, Latin for, “without day” meaning, “without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing.” This may also signal the last day Michael G. Hubbard sits as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. The brief reign of Speaker Hubbard … Continued
May 5, 2016

Morrow Wants Hubbard’s Cronies To Put Up Or Shut Up

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thirty-seven members to the Alabama House of Representatives, on February 8, asked the Obama Administration to investigate Attorney General Luther Strange, in reference to his actions in the indictment of Speaker Mike Hubbard on 23 felony counts of public corruption. US Attorney for the Middle District, George Beck, told … Continued
February 23, 2016