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Bentley’s Op-Ed Proves He’s Delusional

By Stephen Cooper In an op-ed for al.com dated May 9, 2016, Governor Robert Bentley declares he has no “intention of being a caretaker governor.” Bad news for Bentley: His insistence that he won’t to be relegated to the sidelines during the remainder of his time in office as a “caretaker” governor is not only … Continued
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May 11, 2016

Hubbard Accused of Punishing Conservatives

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Republican Caucus met in a special meeting on Martin Luther King Day to re-confirm embattled State Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) as the Speaker of the House, a job he has held since the 2010 Special Session. Perhaps telegraphing an effort to raise taxes on the people … Continued
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February 1, 2016

Hubbard’s Requested Continuance: Breakdown

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, on Friday, January 15, asked the court to continue his felony public corruption case until the fall, which would add as much as six months to a case that has already dragged on for over a year. (See motion here.) In the motion … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Hubbard to Meet with House Republican Caucus on Monday

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
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January 15, 2016