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Top Three in Senate Campaign Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the race to acquire campaign contributions for a run for State Senate, two incumbent senators and one new contender are leading the pack. Republican Senator Arthur Orr from Decatur comes in at number one with $274,915.26 raised. In the number two slot is Democrat Roger Bedford from Russellville … Continued
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September 17, 2013
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Quiet Planning Behind Scenes to Replace Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Republican House caucus is in a growing state of turmoil. By now, it is almost universally believed that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is facing some serious problems. Over the last three weeks, the Speaker has made a series of uncharacteristic moves, culminating in the hiring of … Continued
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September 16, 2013
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Defining Who is a Journalist and Their Work (And for those who have asked: No. We have not received a letter)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last year, some in the Alabama Legislature have tried to define who is a journalist in such a way as to exclude some news reporters. In particular, any journalist who has reported stories contrary to the liking of the leadership of the Republican Supermajority. Recently, Speaker Mike … Continued
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September 13, 2013
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Hubbard in Full Damage Control Promising Big Money/Threatening Lawsuits—Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last two weeks, the beleaguered Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has been barnstorming the state trying to hold together his splintering House coalition. Last week, Hubbard met with the Madison County Area House Republican Caucus and Tuesday night he had dinner with the caucus for the … Continued
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September 12, 2013
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Hubbard Closes PAC, Ends Lucrative Contract and Hires White-Collar Criminal Defense Attorney

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last several weeks, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has taken extraordinary steps to rearrange his business, political and legal affairs. In a flurry of activity he has shuttered one of his most potent political action committees, terminated a consulting contract worth over a hundred thousand dollars … Continued
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September 9, 2013

Bentley Directive Clamps Down on No-Bid Contracts and Wasteful Spending

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In keeping with Gov. Robert Bentley’s promise of effective and efficient government that is streamlined and cost conscience, the Governor has issued an executive memorandum for all of his cabinet members and agency directors to follow entitled, “Requests for Proposal for Professional and Personal Services Contracts.” On August 28, … Continued
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September 6, 2013

Colleagues Speak About Hart’s Investigative Style

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Report MONTGOMERY—For at least a year, Matt Hart, head of the Attorney General’s Office of Public Corruption and White Collar Crime Division, has been investigating potential criminal acts committed by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). No less than three grand juries have been used to investigate Hubbard and his … Continued
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August 29, 2013

Why AG Strange Has Recused Himself From Special Grand Jury in Lee County

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama Attorney General publicly stated to Al.com reporter Kim Chandler that he had recused himself from the Special Grand Jury proceedings in Lee County. Strange is reported as saying, “I am recused from that matter.” The current Special Grand Jury is a continuance of the ongoing investigations into Speaker … Continued
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August 24, 2013
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My Address to the Alabama Republican Summer Meeting

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What I would like to say to my fellow conservatives is that the ALGOP is faced with an enormous crisis in the form of the impending criminal indictments against the Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard. I beg you give me a moment to address this perilous situation confronting … Continued
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August 24, 2013