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Hubbard’s Attorneys Ask State To Identify Witnesses Mental Health, Drug Abuse and More

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s defense team is on a fishing expedition to find addicts, mental patients, criminals and anyone receiving payola. Hubbard, who is charged by the State with 23 counts of public corruption, is preparing his defense by asking the State to supply his legal team with … Continued
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November 13, 2014

Marsh Testifies Six Hours Before Grand Jury; Collins Follows

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In mid-November, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) appeared before a Attorney General’s Special Grand Jury in Lee County, Alabama. This, according to sources who saw Marsh in the courthouse. Marsh’s testimony before the gathered jurors lasted for a total of six hours; four before lunch and two … Continued
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December 4, 2013

Are Barron-Johnson Indictments a Foreshadow of Things to Come?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week’s surprise gave way to worry and confusion as the details of Lowell Barron’s indictment were revealed. The grounds on which Barron and Johnson were charged could potentially cast a wide net over many in state politics. Former State Senator Barron and his longtime assistant Jill Johnson were charged … Continued
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April 29, 2013

Hubbard Chief Consultant: Mocks Christmas with Vegas Strippers and more

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another professionally-crafted video from Speaker Mike Hubbard’s chief consultant has surfaced on the internet. See video here.In the video entitled Azbell Christmas Special, David Azbell, one of the Speaker’s righthand confidants, disparages Christmas as a holiday and a deeply held religious season.In one of the songs, Azbell uses it to … Continued
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March 19, 2013

Accountability Act: Price Ruling, Lobbyist, Racism and More

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Montgomery Circuit Court Judge Charles Price once again upheld the temporary restraining order prohibiting the transmission of the School Accountability Act to Governor Bentley. For the last two days, the leadership the GOP-controlled legislature has fought to vacate Price’s order. Wednesday, in the opinion issued by Price he … Continued
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March 7, 2013