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Is There a Link Between Common Core, Illegal Gains Hubbard Received From BCA Chair?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to prosecutors, disgraced Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) made $2.3 million in unethical deals over a four year period. Through it all the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) was there helping Mike Hubbard both professionally and personally, BCA President and CEO William “Billy” T. Canary, Billy Canary, who is … Continued
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June 16, 2016

Lathan Comments on Hubbard Verdict

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Terry Lathan, said the party did the right thing when it audited the books revealing possible improprieties by former ALGOP Chairman former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Chairman Lathan said, “With the announcement of Mike Hubbard’s guilty verdicts on twelve felony charges, the … Continued
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June 14, 2016

Hubbard Sentencing is July 8

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Disgraced former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) will return to the Judge Walker’s Courtroom on July 8 for sentencing. The former State legislator, former Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party and former co-host of the popular Pat Dye Show, is expected to bring several character witnesses, possibly … Continued
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June 14, 2016

Zeigler Takes Issue With Bentley’s “Assigned by God” Claim

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 12, State Auditor Jim Zeigler responded with skepticism toward Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s assertion that he, the Governor, was assigned as Governor by God. Zeigler called Bentley “delusional.” Gov. Bentley wrote, “Alabama is strong because our people are strong. As leaders we were placed here to serve … Continued
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June 14, 2016

Scandals May Present Opportunity for Alabama Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 30, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R)’s top political advisor and alleged mistress, Rebekah Caldwell Mason announced that she was stepping down from her position. State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) announced that he was drawing up articles of impeachment against the embattled Governor. Meanwhile efforts by Speaker … Continued
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April 1, 2016

A Failed Second Term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was re-elected in November 2014, with an incredible landslide victory over former Congressman Parker Griffith.  Bentley crushed his weak GOP Primary opponents and cruised to an easy victory over Griffith, refusing to debate along the way.  From that glorious victory to the present, little … Continued
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March 28, 2016

More Voices Calling for Hubbard to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that the State Steering Committee had passed a resolution calling for embattled Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to resign. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) disagreed strongly with the resolution. Rep. Williams said, “It’s unfortunate to see … Continued
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January 12, 2016

Statement from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Statement from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart on Speaker Mike Hubbard Criminal Ethics Case: One year ago, the special grand jury comprised of 18 Lee County citizens indicted defendant Mike Hubbard on 23 felony counts. Since his indictment, Hubbard has promised to expose the State’s team as rouge, unethical prosecutors. … Continued
October 30, 2015

Former Ethics Chief: Hubbard Without Ethics Protection

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—James L. Sumner, Executive Director of the Alabama Ethics Commission for close to 18 years before his retirement last year, testified yesterday the legal protections afforded to public officials and employees who seek formal ethics opinions do not apply to people seeking what he termed “informal opinions.” Sumner appeared … Continued
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October 30, 2015

Revelations Lead to Calls for Hubbard’s Resignation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, a growing list of media professionals and political groups joined Alabama Political Reporter Editor Bill Britt, in calling for Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to step down as the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. The leadership of the Rainy Day Patriots called for Speaker Hubbard to … Continued
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March 3, 2015