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Leaked Recording Draws Shock and Ire

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A taped recording of a private meeting between Gov. Robert Bentley and the ALGOP Steering Committee was recently leaked to al.com’s Chuck Dean. Several members who were present at the meeting say the written report was a heavily edited version of what actually took place. Committee Vice Chair, Districts … Continued
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October 21, 2015

Hubbard Goes to Trial During 2016 Session

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  The criminal trial for Speaker Mike Hubbard will take place in the middle of the 2016 Legislative Session. Hubbard, and his defense team, vigorously argued against the timing, only to lose the battle. Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III wanted to hear the case in February, … Continued
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August 19, 2015
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When The Shoe Is On The Other Foot: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Just four short years ago, as Chairman of the State Republican Party, Mike Hubbard penned an opinion piece for his hometown paper, lauding Federal prosecutors for the arrest of four-sitting lawmakers. Writing in October, 2010, Hubbard said, “The arrests and convictions of numerous public officials is happening much … Continued
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May 18, 2015

Republicans Change Vote on Massive Lube Oil Tax Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 7, the Ways and Means Education Trust Fund Committee held a rare second committee meeting of the week to consider the controversial HB587, which exponentially increases the lube oil tax.  Lube oil is used by manufacturers, farming, the forestry industry, and construction to keep heavy equipment properly … Continued
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May 8, 2015

Tim Tebow Bill Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 7, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB236, the “Tim Tebow bill.” HB236 would allow children who are being home schooled to participate in extracurricular activities like cheerleading and athletics at the taxpayer-funded local schools that they would be zoned to if they had chosen to … Continued
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May 8, 2015

Hubbard Becomes “Unhinged” Over Republican No Vote on Tax Hike

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is determined to raises taxes. So determined, in fact, that a bill that was voted down in committee on Wednesday, will be voted on again in the same committee today. During the Wednesday Ways and Means Education committee meeting, Republicans voted down House Bill 587, … Continued
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May 7, 2015
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Delicate Flowers Threatened By Governor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday on AM Radio, Rep. Ed Henry (R-Decatur) recounted how Gov. Robert Bentley threatened him and other Republican House members, who might oppose his new tax plan. These are not delicate flowers who are feigning indignation that Bentley would actually exercise the same power as every Governor before him. … Continued
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February 19, 2015

Ed Henry Running For ALGOP Leadership Role

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) announced in a statement on Tuesday, January 27, that he was running as a candidate for Alabama Republican Party District 4 and 5 Vice Chair. Alabama Representative Henry wrote, “After much thought and prayerful consideration, I feel led to seek the District 4 … Continued
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January 29, 2015

Establishment Candidates Hold On to Power

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R Anniston retained their seats in Tuesday’s Republican Primary.  Not only did they win, most of their allies received big wins as well. Rep. Mike Hubbard crushed challenger Sandy Toomer by 20 percentage points. Congressman … Continued
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June 4, 2014

Consolidation Bill and That Old Sneaky Hog

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Republican-controlled legislature continues its slow and steady progress toward giving total control of the government over to the will of two men. Last year Sen. Jimmy Holley (R-Alba), a former faithful Democrat and AEA adherent, turned Republican, and introduced SB122. SB122 would have placed immense authority under a … Continued
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February 18, 2014