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Stealing the Statehouse

Ethics Director Denies Complaint Against Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a June, 2014 interview with Inside Alabama Politics, James L. (Jim) Sumner, Jr.,  the Director of the Alabama Ethics Commission, stated that his office had never received an ethics complaint concerning Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn. However, an ethics complaint against Hubbard was filed with the … Continued
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September 29, 2014
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Convicted Politico Launches Lobbying Group: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—To avoid felony charges, as a part of his plea agreement, disgraced former lawmaker and insurance salesman, Greg Wren, resigned from office. On April 1, 2014, just before being placed in handcuffs and hauled off for booking, Wren told the assembled press that he was relieved, and was looking … Continued
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July 11, 2014

The High Cost of Public Corruption

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A recent study in Public Administration Review shows the negative impact of public corruption on a state’s economic future. Alabama is listed in the top ten most corrupt states in America. In a report entitled, “The Impact of Public Officials” Corruption on the Size and Allocation of U.S. State Spending,” authors Cheol … Continued
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June 9, 2014

Rep. Clouse Spotted at Lee County Courthouse

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At least two individuals identified Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, as being at the Lee County Courthouse on Tuesday. It can be surmised that Clouse was there to either give testimony or speak with Special White Collar Crimes Prosecutor Matt Hart of the Attorney General’s Office. His appearance at the … Continued
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May 14, 2014

Who Knew What And When: Wren’s Statement of Facts

 By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— An investigation of a major political scandal asks the same set of questions: “Who knew what and when.” When considering the recent arrest, conviction and plea agreement of disgraced lawmaker, Greg Wren R-Montgomery, the questions to ask are, “Who knew about the plan to place language into the 2013 House General … Continued
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April 28, 2014
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Spinning a Web of Excuses

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the dominos continue to fall in the Lee County Grand Jury investigation, the spin doctors are weaving a tale of political persecution, grand jury leaks and special interests attacks. After the indictment and arrest of Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, Speaker Mike Hubbard issued a statement through his white … Continued
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April 28, 2014
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Is Greg Wren a Good Man?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When disgraced lawmaker former Rep. Greg Wren (R-Montgomery) faced the press after pleading guilty to using his office for personal gain, he smiled into the cameras and said, “What I would like to say today, is I’m kind of glad to have this behind me….It has been a difficult … Continued
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April 23, 2014

National Grassroots Organization Endorses Marsden

Staff Report OZARK—Army veteran and family doctor Jennifer Marsden from Newton announced in a statement that she has received the endorsement of Progressive Majority in her bid for election to the Alabama House. The campaign, Wiregrass for Jennifer Marsden, made the announcement at the monthly gathering of Dale County Democrats in Ozark on 17 April. … Continued
April 21, 2014

Former Rep. Wren Lied to Law Enforcement Before Plea

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter According to the statement of facts in former Representative Greg Wren’s plea deal, before he “accept[ed]” responsibility for his actions,” Wren made a “materially false statement” to law enforcement officials. The plea deal outlines a narrative of events leading to the convicted Representative being questioned by “prosecutors and investigators of … Continued
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April 11, 2014

Wren Loses Nonprofit Presidential Position, Maybe More

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter It appears that his seat in the House of Representatives is not the only thing Greg Wren has lost because of his misdemeanor conviction on charges of using his position for personal gain. Effective with his resignation from the House, former Representative Wren lost his position as president of … Continued
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April 10, 2014