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Non-Educator Selected as State Superintendent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At least 30 school superintendents were on hand when the State Board of Education selected a Massachusetts education consultant to lead the Alabama Department of Education (ALSDE). On a 5 to 4 vote, “dark horse” candidate Michael Sentance won after several rounds of voting. Over the last several years, … Continued
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August 12, 2016

Judge Walker Sets Hearing Date For Hubbard Motion

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Judge Jacob Walker, III, set the hearing date for the post-trial motions in the Mike Hubbard case: September 2 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 3 of the Lee County Justice Center. The parties have two days to respond. Last week, Bill Baxley, counsel for Hubbard, filed a … Continued
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August 12, 2016

Anonymous Accusations Against Superintendent Candidate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Earlier this week, the Alabama Political Reporter asked why the Ethics Commission had inserted itself into the selection process for the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education. Building upon the investigation into what appears to be a smear campaign against Dr. Craig Pouncey, a candidate for superintendent. … Continued
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August 11, 2016

Judge Walker Files Hubbard Sentencing With Alacourt

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Judge Jacob Walker, III, officially filed Michael G. Hubbard’s sentence with Alacourt on Wednesday. Hubbard was found guilty on 12 charges of using his office for personal gain on June 10. Judge Walker handed down his sentence on Hubbard for a total of 96 years, 21.5 month split sentence … Continued
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August 11, 2016

McClendon Dares to Make a Difference

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a press briefing, lasting just under thirty minutes, Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) presented the most compelling case for a statewide lottery made by any politico to date. McClendon explained two bills he will be carrying during the upcoming Special Legislative Session: One was authored by Gov. Robert Bentley, … Continued
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August 10, 2016

Ethics Commission Inserts Itself in Superintendent Selection, As Do Others

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Selecting the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education is playing out with Machiavellian intrigue, as an ethics complaint filed against Dr. Craig Pouncey, a candidate for superintendent, emerged to cloud the proceedings. Allegations made anonymously include falsifying authorship of his Doctoral Dissertation and a wide-range of conspiracies. … Continued
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August 9, 2016

STAARS WAARS: May the Source Be With You

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Registering for STAARS takes more technical skills than navigating the Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field. Having some business before the State that requires we register with STAARS, gives us an opportunity to experience, first hand, the workings of this software. Even though we are quite sure that our … Continued
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August 9, 2016

Auburn City Schools Signs Contract With Felon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Auburn City Schools entered into a contract with convicted felon, Mike Hubbard, in July, giving him exclusive rights to broadcast Auburn school sports for free. SEE CONTRACT The school system rejected proposals from larger stations, who offered to pay for the rights. A comparison of the plans show Tiger … Continued
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August 8, 2016

Hubbard Continues to Swipe at Judge Walker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the most recent filing by convicted felon and former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, he continues to accuse Judge Jacob Walker, III, of not doing his job. Hubbard asks the court for an acquittal, a new trial and other relief, citing Judge Walker allowing former Ethics Director, … Continued
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August 8, 2016

State Seeks Restitution From Disgraced Speaker Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a Supplemental Brief in support of a sentencing recommendation filed Friday, the State is asking that disgraced former Speaker Mike Hubbard be ordered to pay, $1,125,000.00 in restitution for his criminal acts. SEE BRIEF HERE In July, Hubbard was convicted on 12 felony counts of public corruption, sentenced … Continued
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August 8, 2016