Houston County assistant DA arrested and charged with ethics violations
Johnson has been accused of six ethics violations, including allegations of soliciting pictures and sexual contact from criminal defendants.
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Former Clarke County sheriff charged with ethics violations
William Norris faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the numerous charges he's facing.
An odd series of events in the Hubbard case
The was a hearing without notice, a motion without opposition and redactions that could leave the public in the dark.
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See recent postsMike Hubbard is still scheming to help himself. That’s who he is
No matter the costs. No matter the friendships lost. No matter the ethical lines crossed. Mike Hubbard will protect Mike Hubbard.
State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison
The state also said Mike Hubbard, in jail phone calls, repeatedly contradicted his letter to the court in which he took responsibility for his crimes.
Prosecution accepts misdemeanor plea in high-profile environmental administrator’s case
The plea deal came shortly before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Stephen C. Wallace was to hear arguments on selective and vindictive prosecution.
Residents express concerns with recent Birmingham Waterworks actions
A number of Brook Highland residents are expected to attend today’s meeting of the Birmingham Waterworks Board (BWWB) to express their concerns with recent actions by the Birmingham utility. The Alabama Political Reporter recently met with Brook Highland residents over their concerns. The Waterworks is in the process of constructing a large chain link fence … Continued
Birmingham Waterworks Board raises water rates
Tuesday, as expected, the Birmingham Water Works Board voted to raise water rates 3.9 percent. At a public meeting earlier this month, the BWWB revealed that the public utility’s debt which has grown to a staggering $957 million. The debt has grown despite raising rates every year since 2012 by between 3.9 percent and 4.9 … Continued
Birmingham Waterworks Board owes $957 million
Thursday, the embattled Birmingham Water Works held a public meeting to discuss raising water rates 3.9 percent. One of the listed goals of the rate increase was to reduce the public utility’s debt which has grown to a staggering $957 million. The debt has grown despite raising rates every year since 2012 by between 3.9 … Continued
McCutcheon appoints Chip Brown to House Rules Committee
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, on Thursday, announced that he has appointed State Representative Chip Brown, R-Mobile, to a seat on the powerful House Rules Committee. The House Rules Committee is tasked with setting the House of Representatives agenda for each workday and determining which bills will be debated upon the chamber floor. … Continued