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In 2000, Hubbard Used His Office to Pass a Law Favorable to His Business Interests

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In 2000, then Rep. Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, said that he abstained from voting on a bill that would benefit his contractual relationship with Auburn University athletics. But did he really abstain, or merely hide his manipulation of the process to his use of his office for personal gain? Under Hubbard’s influence, a … Continued
June 2, 2014

In New Radio Commercial Hubbard is Challenged to a Polygraph Test

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Executive Director of Government Affairs for Auburn University challenges Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, to join him in taking a lie detector test or testifying under oath. Buddy Mitchell has publicly, and in a sworn affidavit, accused Hubbard of masterminding a bid-rigging scheme that cost Auburn University millions in revenue. As a … Continued
May 31, 2014

Toomer’s Attorney Notifies Auburn of Hubbard Unauthorized Use of Insignia

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a new attack ad on the former Auburn Executive Director of Government Affairs, Buddy Michell and candidate Sandy Toomer, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard hurls insults with abandon. SEE VIDEO It also prominently displays the Auburn University insignia, with a voiceover that says Sandy Toomer took thousands … Continued
May 30, 2014

Feral Hog Problem (Not Politicos, the Other Ones)

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan (R) reported on Facebook that the state of Alabama and federal officials have just finished a two day conference at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Montgomery to look at ways to deal with a growing problem from feral hogs. s expedition and the … Continued
April 18, 2014

Alarms Were Raised at Auburn Concerning Hubbard in 2007

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As early as 2007, a group known as the Friends of Auburn Society was trying to alert the authorities at Auburn University of problems with Mike Hubbard’s financial dealings. In a letter and an email addressed to then in-coming University President Jay Gogue and the Alabama Legislature, the Friends … Continued
November 12, 2013

With Legal Fees Mounting, Hubbard Taps Local Bank for Sweetheart $1.06 Million Loan

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Speaker Mike Hubbard tapped a hometown bank for a $1.06 million loan with extraordinarily favorable terms. The seven-figure loan comes as a special grand jury in Lee County continues to take testimony in corruption investigation reportedly targeting Hubbard. It appears that Hubbard is notably flush with borrowed … Continued
October 14, 2013

College Republican Federation of Alabama Holding Convention At Auburn on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA) will be holding their annual convention Saturday, September 21 at Auburn. In a written statement the CRFA wrote, “Come join like-minded individuals from around the state to celebrate our federation and trumpet the ideals and values of the Republican Party. “ Check-in … Continued
September 17, 2013

New Campaign Targets Hubbard as ‘Graftmaster’

Click here to enlarge By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday voters in Lee County received a campaign push-card that looks like an advertisement for a B-Movie or a Quentin Tarantino noir parody. The mailer features Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as “The Graftmaster.” Hubbard is currently under a grand jury investigation for campaign-finance-related … Continued
April 10, 2013

Anatomy of a Rigged Bid

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—When Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard secretly obtained competitors’ bids for the lucrative broadcast rights to Auburn University’s sports department in 2002, he set into motion a chain of events that not only enriched his business interests by millions of dollars, but threatens to drag a premiere Alabama university into … Continued
March 20, 2013

Ann Coulter Coming to Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Auburn Conservatives for Tomorrow (ACT) and the Young America’s Foundation are hosting an Evening with nationally known conservative author, columnists, and TV and radio personality Ann Coulter on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Hotel at Auburn University.  Conservatives for Good Government are assisting ACT with this event. … Continued
March 12, 2013