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The Men in the Marbled Halls of the State House

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last half-year we have published a series of well-documented articles into the misdealing and misleading activities of  the leadership of the Republicans in the Alabama State Legislature, primarily the actions of Mike Hubbard, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, and Adelbert Marsh, the President Pro Tem … Continued
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March 18, 2013

Sealed Bids Delivered to Hubbard, Courier Now Revealed

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— For years, it was speculated that Mike Hubbard was given an unfair advantage in obtaining a Auburn University media contract worth millions of dollars. It had been rumored that Hubbard was given the sealed bids of other media companies vying for the lucrative multimedia rights to Auburn athletics. Now, … Continued
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March 14, 2013
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Dear Mister Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Dear Mister Hubbard, Lately, you, through your minions have seen fit to launch a personal attack campaign against me and my wife. Please, do not try to deny this as you will only make yourself look more foolish than you already appear dishonorable. I have spoken to several people within … Continued
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March 13, 2013

FlexiGate: The Two Versions of The School Accountability Act

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Two versions of the School Accountability Act have surfaced over the last week. One was passed out of Conference Committee, and out of the Legislature, the other is now listed on the State Legislative website as a different version. On Thursday, February 28, the Joint Conference Committee met to … Continued
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March 10, 2013

Judge Grants Temporary Order of Restraint in AEA suit

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Update: Circuit Court Judge Price signed a temporary restraining order blocking HB 84’s transmission to the Governor. MONTGOMERY—On Monday night the Alabama Education Association filed a petition for a temporary order to prevent the transmission of HB84 to the Governor. The suit filed at Montgomery County Circuit Court list … Continued
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March 5, 2013
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A Confederacy of Deceivers: No, the ends do not justify the means

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Editor’s Note: On Thursday night, after witnessing the melee on the Alabama Senate Floor, I sent out a personal twitter message. As a person who voted GOP in 2010, I felt it was a point of personal privilege to voice my disgust. Not over the bill per se—because I … Continued
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March 3, 2013
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A yes vote on S122 is a vote against fair and accountable government

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The votes of a legislator are not generally ones that make them heroes or coward, but taken on whole we see the character of the individual lawmaker. SB122, is one of those votes that will show who stands for good government. A yes vote on SB122 is a vote … Continued
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February 28, 2013

Alabama Federation of Republican Women Speak Out on Predatory Lenders

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—They are everywhere, especially in poorer neighborhood, quick money, easy loans, title pawn and payday leaners. According to a study by the Pew Charitable Trust, twelve million Americans take out payday loans each year. Nationally, around 20,000 storefronts and hundreds of websites haul-in approximately $7.4 billion annually. Just this … Continued
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February 27, 2013