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Judge appointed to federal court among those who have yet to rule on Hubbard’s appeal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Associate Judge Liles C. Burke is one of four members on the court who has not ruled on former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s appeal on 12 counts of felony public corruption. The court has been in procession of the final appeals arguments … Continued
February 12, 2018

Unlike Roy Moore, I’m not dreaming of a “white” Christmas.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Ah, the Christmas column. Alabama residents love to light up their homes, many elaborately, often with yard ornaments synced to Christmas carols. In our drive-arounds, my wife, Veronica, and I love to pass those Nativity scenes that have Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, various farm animals, the three wise … Continued
December 21, 2017

I’m dreaming of a Purple Christmas

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I don’t know what I was expecting; I guess I’m the eternal optimist. But Alabama Republicans again decided not to change. Not to step forward and do something exciting and new. Disgraced former Chief Justice Roy Moore and US Sen. Luther Strange are in the Republican runoff for the … Continued
August 17, 2017

Save the indignation as Alabama’s clown show goes national

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The outrage was evident from coast to coast on Wednesday. As news outlets learned that disgraced Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore – twice removed from the bench for failing to meet the standards of judicial ethics – had been interviewed by Gov. Robert Bentley to possibly fill … Continued
December 22, 2016

Lovvorn’s Consultant Linked to Hubbard’s Machine

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Republican primary to elect a replacement for disgraced lawmaker and convicted felon Rep. Mike Hubbard will be held on Tuesday. Jay Conner, Joe Lovvorn, Sandy Toomer and Brett Smith are all in the running to represent District 79, but parts of the former Hubbard machine are pushing Lovvorn … Continued
September 12, 2016

Felon Hubbard Seeks Friends and Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Earlier this month, convicted felon and former Alabama Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, sent an email to “business leader(s)” encouraging then to read his latest motion. Hubbard writes, “…it very clearly lays out multiple reasons a new trial should be held, explains why the verdict on each charge … Continued
August 22, 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