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Too Little Too Late

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion On Sunday, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee passed a resolution asking House Speaker Mike Hubbard to “suspend his role as Speaker until his trial is complete, and the indictments against him are resolved.” At least the majority on the Steering Committee have finally addressed the cancer that … Continued
January 12, 2016

Is Hubbard Trying to Avoid Forfeiture?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard, who has been indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of public corruption, is trying to sell-off assets that may be subject to State forfeiture laws. The 2014 Act states, “Any property, proceeds, or instrumentality of every kind, used or intended for use in  the … Continued
December 10, 2015

Hubbard Hangs “For Lease” Sign on Building

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard’s Craftmaster Printers, Inc., building has a “For Lease” sign hanging out front. This is seen as a growing sign that the embattled Hubbard is failing to meet his obligations, including payments to his legal defense team, as has been suggested by those close to the case. … Continued
November 11, 2015

Riley’s Words Condemn Hubbard, Himself

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—When the Republicans took control of the legislature in 2010, then Gov. Bob Riley stood in front of the State to proclaim, “We have an historic opportunity to not only reform a corrupt political culture, but to end it once and for all. However, I believe…very sincerely, that we … Continued
November 5, 2015

Merrill Wants to Make it Real Easy to Vote, Real Hard to Cheat

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 17, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) spoke in Moody to the St. Clair County Republican Party after a catered barbecue dinner. Merrill said that during the election there were only three counties in the State where he did better than in St. Clair County; … Continued
September 21, 2015

Lathan Says Our Elected Officials “Got the Job Done” on Budget

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 18, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement praising legislators on passage of Alabama’s State General Fund (SGF) Budget. Chairman Lathan wrote, “At this year’s winter meeting of the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee, a resolution urging the governor and legislature to … Continued
September 21, 2015

ALGOP Chair Lathan Speaks to Trussville Republican Women

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan spoke to the Republican Women of Trussville about the 2016 elections, candidate qualifying, and running to be delegates to the Republican National Convention next year. Lathan said that she had been chairman of the Alabama Republican Party only since … Continued
September 7, 2015

Reynolds Addresses Shelby County Republican Women

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 15, Alabama’s Republican National Committeeman Paul Reynolds spoke to the Republican Women of Shelby County at their regularly scheduled meeting in Pelham. Vice-President Dawn Ray said that Paul Reynolds grew up on a peanut farm in Butler County. First got involved in Republican politics when he … Continued
August 20, 2015

Brunson White Address GBYR

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 13, Alabama Secretary of Technology Brunson White spoke to the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) about his role in the new state government position. White said you have heard a lot of talk about the budget.  We don’t have a budget.  It would be awesome to … Continued
August 17, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker is ALGOP Summer Luncheon Speaker

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 14, the Alabama Republican Party announced that popular GOP Presidential Primary Candidate, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) will be the speaker at the Party’s Summer Luncheon on August 22 and the Talladega Motor Speedway.  The Alabama Republican Party said in a statement, “Twice a year … Continued
July 17, 2015