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Planting Flag for Freedom Everywhere 

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The latest motion filed by Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorney Lance Bell in Hubbard’s felony criminal case indicates he will attempt to have me take the stand in Lee County in an effort to force me to reveal confidential sources referenced in my reporting. Any reporter worth his salt knows … Continued
January 25, 2016

Law Enforcement Informs Ethics Commission Sen.Williams Under Criminal Investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A high-ranking public official has informed the Alabama Political Reporter that State Law Enforcement has sent a letter to the State Ethics Commission confirming that State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) is under criminal investigation. In a scathing, statewide press release, Williams accused this publication and me personally of … Continued
January 15, 2016

If you talk, you walk. Really?

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Acting Finance Director Bill Newton does not work for Gov. Robert Bentley. He does not work for himself. He works for the taxpayers of Alabama and, as such, is wrong to prohibit state officials from speaking to the media in Alabama. That would be media that is trying to … Continued
December 23, 2015

Chief Justice Calls for Fairness and Shared Sacrifice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Backed by a group representing every facet of the Unified Judicial System, Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy S. Moore made a case for fairness and shared sacrifice within all branches of State government. Justice Moore is calling on the legislature to release $12 million in conditional funding to keep … Continued
December 2, 2015

The V is Back on ABC in Montgomery

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—“We are pleased to announce that The Voice of Alabama Politics has returned to ABC 32 in Montgomery,” said The V’s executive producer and host, Bill Britt. The Voice of Alabama Politics will once again be broadcasting on ABC 32 at 11am every Sunday morning. “It is no secret that we have taken … Continued
May 29, 2015

Media Silence Is The Key To Hubbard’s Survival

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter In what universe do we find Liberal Democrats from New York calling for the indicted speaker of the General Assembly to step down from his leadership post and so-called Southern Republican Conservatives doing just the opposite? Welcome to the “Brave New World: Politics of the Absurd.” Last week, Sheldon Silver, … Continued
January 27, 2015

Republican Super Majority Leadership Threatens Freedom of Press

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When the newly elected members of the Republican Senate Caucus met last Wednesday, the pressing business of the day was not the State’s financial worries, a faltering education system, overcrowded prisons or jobs, jobs, jobs. No. One of the more pressing issues for the incoming Senate was who would … Continued
November 11, 2014

Deny, Distract, Cover-up and Blame Others

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For almost two years, the Alabama Political Reporter has accurately reported the misdealings of Republican Mike Hubbard. Through thoroughly researched reports we have made evident Hubbard’s many unscrupulous schemes to use his office and position to circumvent the law and enrich himself. When we first began to bring to … Continued
November 27, 2013

An Open Letter to Governor Robert Bentley and Attorney General Luther Strange

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Dear Sirs, The freedom of the press is under attack in Alabama, not just small news organizations like the Alabama Political Reporter but the very idea itself. Over the last year, our news organization has reported a series of articles that have examined the conduct of many leaders within … Continued
April 1, 2013