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Many Stumbling Blocks To Prison Reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley wants to float $800 million in bonds to build new prisons. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner, Jeff Dunn wants that, too. Some State Senators believe Bentley and Dunn are using the recent prison violence as a way to gin up support for their plan. They … Continued
October 3, 2016

Anonymous Accusations Against Superintendent Candidate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Earlier this week, the Alabama Political Reporter asked why the Ethics Commission had inserted itself into the selection process for the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education. Building upon the investigation into what appears to be a smear campaign against Dr. Craig Pouncey, a candidate for superintendent. … Continued
August 11, 2016

Republican Assembly Thanks Hubbard Trial Jurors and Hart and Hopes for Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 12 the Alabama Republican Assembly Steering Committee issued a statement thanking the jurors in the corruption trial of the then current House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn). The group also thanked prosecutor Matt Hart for his efforts fighting corruption and expressed hope that the Alabama House … Continued
June 15, 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
June 14, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Five: Sumner Fries Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Former Alabama Ethics Commission Director, Jim Sumner, testified authoritatively and effectively with devastating consequences for the defense on Day Five of the criminal trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. In spite of Hubbard’s attorney, Bill Baxley, attempting to marginalize Sumner’s testimony, Judge Jacob Walker, III sided with the State and … Continued
June 1, 2016

The Battle Lines are Drawn

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The courtroom battle that is The State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard is not a contest between prosecutor Matt Hart and defense attorney Bill Baxley. It is covert warfare between Justice and Riley Inc., with consigliere Rob Riley as mastermind of the behind-the-scenes, mob-style tactics. Last Thursday, use … Continued
May 30, 2016

Lawyers, Lobbyists and College Cronyism

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State’s Community College system has once again invited controversy, with the push to combine colleges under the guidance of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, formed in 2015. As John Archibald pointed out recently, sex isn’t the only scandal happening in Alabama. Most recently, the merger of … Continued
May 4, 2016

Prosecution Response to Hubbard Motion Suggests Long List of Potential Witnesses

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Friday, February 27, the prosecution responded to a defense motion asking for more information about the 23 felon indictments against the embattled Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). The 45 page response gave a glimpse into some of the evidence of Speaker Hubbard’s dealings with … Continued
March 2, 2015

David Wheeler Addresses Republicans in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House District 47 candidate David Wheeler (R) addressed Republicans at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in Gardendale.  David Wheeler said that he was challenging a three term incumbent Rep. Jack Williams. Wheeler joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) who headlined the event.  Republicans present enjoyed barbecue … Continued
May 30, 2014