Alabama Political Reporter

Alabama Supreme Court Grants Stay in AG’s Appeal of Greenetrack

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the Alabama Supreme Court (ASC) granted a stay, before the deadline, for a response from the attorneys for Greenetrack had expired. Circuit Judge Houston L. Brown, ruled on June 22, that the machines seized from Greenetrack were, in fact, bingo machines and therefore legal in the State … Continued

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July 14, 2016

Special Grand Jury Impaneled

Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A Special Grand Jury was impaneled in Montgomery, by order of Circuit Court Judge, Gene Reese. According to the order, the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange filed a motion on May 23, to impanel a special grand jury. On Monday, Judge Reese ordered that the individuals who will serve … Continued

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July 13, 2016

Representative Harper in the Midst of City Controversy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Three Northport City Council members engineered the resignation of the City Administrator in April, to create a job opening for Representative Alan Harper; this according to the Mayor and others at City Hall. Mayor Bobby Herndon told the Alabama Political Reporter that council members Jay Logan, Bart Harper … Continued

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July 12, 2016

Hubbard Sentenced to 96 Years

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Almost two years after his indictment, Michael G. Hubbard was convicted and sentenced to 96 years, with a split sentence of 4 years in State prison, with no “good time” or chance of parole, and 16 years supervised probation. Judge Jacob Walker, III, also ordered Hubbard to pay fines … Continued

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July 11, 2016

Opinion

Hubbard: Defiant and Unrepentant

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter Michael G. Hubbard received a sentence of 96 years for his crimes. However, because he was convicted under State ethics laws, Judge Jacob Walker, III, with advice from the State’s prosecution, gave him a split sentence of 4 years behind bars, with no “good time” or chance of parole, … Continued

Bill Britt

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July 11, 2016

Senator Dial Calls on Board to Ignore Special Interests in Superintendent Selection

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) sent a letter on Wednesday, cautioning members of the State Board of Education to ignore the corrupting influence of special interest groups and legislators, who are working to influence the appointment of a new Superintendent of Education. In his letter Dial wrote, “I … Continued

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July 8, 2016

Who Will Be Served: Justice or the Powerful Political Elites?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The sentencing hearing for Mike Hubbard will be held this Friday at 10:00 AM, in the court of Judge Jacob Walker, III. If Hubbard is treated differently than any other criminal, or if he is shown the slightest bit of deference because of his position, the peoples’ trust in … Continued

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July 7, 2016

Representative Moore Wants to Replace His Former Boss

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to replace disgraced former Speaker, Mike Hubbard. The new contender is none other than Hubbard’s faithful lieutenant, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). In an email to fellow House Republicans, Moore says his priorities as Speaker would include, tax cuts, challenging federal … Continued

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July 7, 2016

Gov. Bentley Wants Taxpayers to Pay Legal Fees

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Former “Top Cop” Spencer Collier is suing Governor Robert Bentley and Stan Stabler (Collier’s replacement) in a civil lawsuit as individual citizens and not in their official government capacity. However, today, Bentley and Stabler will ask the Legislative Contract Review Board to approve $150,000 for lawyers to represent … Continued

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July 6, 2016