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Stealing the Statehouse

Hubbard Says He Never Misused Office

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 22, the Speaker of the Alabama Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) released a letter to the people of Lee County defending his record, attacking prosecutors, and vowing to vigorously fight what he called, “false charges.” The embattled Speaker wrote: “Dear Friends: By now, you may have heard … Continued
October 23, 2014

Bussman Working on Solution for Prison Overcrowding

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The economy since 2007 has not been kind to the state’s General Fund Budget and this fact has resulted in cuts too most state services covered under the Alabama General fund, including the prison system. The prison system has cut costs to the point that Alabama spends less money … Continued
August 15, 2013

House Passes Legislation in Special Wednesday Night Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives reconvened at 4:30 pm on Wednesday following a day of important committee meetings.  The special Wednesday night session allowed the legislators to leave a day early for their mid-session spring holiday.  The House did pass two important bills that originated in the Alabama Senate. … Continued
March 22, 2013

Bachus Promotes Project to Increase Student Safety on Campus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia spoke at a news conference at Samford University to announce a collaborative project to promote student safety at five colleges and universities in the Birmingham area.  Samford University in Homewood has received a $499,551 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for an … Continued
October 22, 2012

Ward Pushing Alabama Digital Crime Act

From the Office of Senator Cam Ward MONTGOMERY, AL, (March 1, 2012)- A proposal by State Senator Cam Ward and Representative Paul DeMarco to overhaul the criminal code in Alabama as it pertains to criminal activity committed online and through the internet, advanced out of the senate committee yesterday.  The bill, known as the Alabama … Continued
March 2, 2012