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Moore files to challenge Roby in Congressional race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A close ally of former Speaker of the House and convicted felony Mike Hubbard is running for the US House of Representatives. State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) filed FEC papers on May 2 to run against incumbent Republican US Congresswoman, Martha Roby, to represent Alabama’s 2nd congressional district. Moore’s … Continued
May 12, 2017

Public hearing on broadband bill renews debate on government influence in private businesses

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A bill that would expand municipal governments’ reach into broadband and internet services renewed a debate on government expansion into private enterprise at a committee meeting on Wednesday, April 12. The House Committee on Commerce and Small Business was a packed house on Wednesday with some people even forced to … Continued
April 13, 2017

Spicer terminated from job at ABC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 4, 2017, former State Representative Terry Spicer (D-Elba) was terminated from his new job with the Alabama Beverage Control (ABC) Board of Directors. State Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) said on social media, “Today, the former state legislator convicted of taking $100,000 in bribes has been terminated as … Continued
January 9, 2017

Trump Administration will go to others, not Bentley, on Alabama issues

By Jim Zeigler Alabama State Auditor There is one bit of good news: Gov. Robert’s Bentley’s refusal to support Donald Trump. Bentley was an early endorser of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who also refused to support Trump. Notice that Trump carried both Ohio and Alabama despite the lack of support of either governor. Bentley’s support … Continued
November 28, 2016

Procedure For Speaker’s Nomination Submitted

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The House Republican Caucus selected an ad hoc committee to suggest voting procedures for the next Speaker. The caucus will convene in Montgomery on August 2, to nominate a replacement for disgraced former Speaker Mike Hubbard. Caucus rules instituted by Hubbard requires members to abide by the caucus majority … Continued
August 1, 2016

Speaker’s Race To Be Decided Tuesday

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Republican House Caucus will meet on Tuesday to select the next Speaker. The declared candidates are Representatives Steve Clouse, Lynn Greer, Mac McCutcheon, Barry Moore, Phil Williams and Mike Jones. The Caucus consists of seventy House members, due to the vacancies created by Mike Hubbard’s conviction of felony … Continued
July 29, 2016

Hubbard Case Goes Forward Despite Coleman Distraction

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—While Mike Hubbard’s attorney, Bill Baxley, was cross-examining Jack Campbell, a prosecution witness at the hearing in Lee County on Thursday, the State raised an objection. Judge Jacob Walker, III, asked Baxley, “What does this have to do with the affidavit he gave?” Baxley paused, look at the judge … Continued
March 4, 2016

Republicans Codify Right to Use Campaign Funds for Legal Defense

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation passed during 2015 Session codifies the use of campaign funds for legal defense under SB241.  As part of an ongoing effort to tighten rules under the Fair Campaign Practice Act led by Sen Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), a controversial Attorney General’s opinion from 2000, now makes it legal … Continued
July 17, 2015

Investigator with Ties to Former Deputy AG Terminated

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Recently, the State’s Attorney General’s Office terminated an investigator with ties to alleged wrong-doings by former Deputy Attorney General Henry “Sonny” T. Reagan.  Howard “Gene” Sisson, an investigator with the Attorney General’s Office since 2007, has been removed from his position after it was believed he conspired with … Continued
April 27, 2015