House Republican Caucus

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Later today the House Republican Caucus will hold a vote of confidence on Majority Leader Mickey Hamon (R-Decatur). The vote is believed to be related to an investigation into a business interest of Hammon’s and Rep. Jack Williams (R-Birmingham) according to those with knowledge of the inquiry. Special Agents … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter It’s rare that a Groundhog Day really feels like Groundhog Day, but Thursday as I slapped my alarm clock and picked up my phone, I felt like I was trapped in a Bill Murray movie. Babe. I got you, babe. I got you, babe. The House Republican Caucus released … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Co-author of convicted felon Mike Hubbard’s vanity fiction, “Storming the State House,” David Azbell continues to draw a taxpayer-funded check from the House Republican Caucus. Earlier this month, Joint Legislative Contract Review approved a request for Azbell’s services as, “General consulting including constituent communications, written communications, strategic communications and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2010 election, Republicans swept Democrats in almost every competitive race for seats in the Alabama House of Representatives. When that new House Republican Caucus met for the first time in November 2010 then Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party and House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) easily … Continued

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

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Two Republican House members have confirmed that Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has called a caucus meeting for Monday at the Prattville Marriott. Someone close to Hubbard has revealed that he will speak to the caucus regarding his criminal case, hoping to convince members to continue to rally to his side. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 9, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) addressed the Alabama Republican Assembly at their annual membership recruitment meeting at Levee’s in Northport. Congressman Palmer said that we have just witnessed, “Historic changes in the House.”  John Boehner was the first Speaker in the United States House to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 2, US Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) commented in an address to constituents about the changes in House Leadership and how he hopes those changes in people will lead to changes in how well Congress works. Congressman Aderholt wrote, “On October 29, 2015, the House elected Rep. … Continued

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to an email from House Majority Leader Micky Hammon, R-Decatur, the Republican House Caucus will hold a private meeting on Nov. 6, to determine the next Speaker of the House and other officers. Even after being charged with 23 felony counts of public corruption, current Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, … Continued