Mike Hubbard

News

Attorney General opens “dark money” group

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Republican State’s Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a non-profit organization in May as part of his campaign plan to win the seat he now occupies, thanks to disgraced former Governor Robert Bentley, who appointed him. Bentley has the State’s most famous non-profit group, ACEGOV. Under current law, candidates like … Continued

Bill Britt

July 17, 2017

Opinion

What kind of change will come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama Republican Party swept into power during the November 2010 elections, they promised us change. In his book, Storming the State House, Mike Hubbard wrote of that November evening, “It would fundamentally change the direction of Alabama, and of my own life, forever.” Republicans have controlled Alabama’s … Continued

Bill Britt

July 10, 2017

State responds to Hubbard appeal: “Hubbard sold his office to benefit himself”

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard – facing four years in a State penitentiary – is another step closer to finding out if he will actually serve that sentence. But prosecutors from the Alabama Attorney General’s Office showed in a brief filed Monday that they are no more willing to … Continued

Chip Brownlee

July 6, 2017

Opinion

State answer to Hubbard appeal leans on common sense

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter If Alabama’s ethics laws weren’t designed to prevent the actions of former House Speaker Mike Hubbard, then they’re essentially useless. That was the opening of the State of Alabama’s response to Hubbard’s filing last month in his appeal of 12 felony counts. The 138-page response from Attorney General Steve … Continued

Josh Moon

July 6, 2017

Opinion

APR stands by Rogers report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter An article published by The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) has drawn fire from campaign operatives for freshman Senator Luther Strange and his attorney at his old law firm, Bradley Arrant. An email containing a letter from Bradley partner Joseph B. Mays, Jr., was received by APR on June 30, … Continued

Bill Britt

July 5, 2017

Opinion

The same, or different?

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Are we going to be the same, making the same decisions over and over again, and hoping for a different result? (The definition of insanity.) Or will Alabama voters decide what we’re doing is not working, and make some new choices? We’ll have a good indication with the upcoming … Continued

Joey Kennedy

June 28, 2017

Ainsworth launches campaign with down-home flair, commitment to ethics, jobs, and reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday evening, a packed house at Guntersville City Hall celebrated with State Rep. Will Ainsworth as he announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. He said, “After a lot of prayer, and a lot of council, it’s time for a new day in Alabama, and I’m excited to announce … Continued

Bill Britt

June 26, 2017

Sentance keeping final report of smear campaign investigation locked up

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A final report on the scandal surrounding a smear campaign launched to torpedo the candidacy of Dr. Craig Pouncey, for State Superintendent of the Department of Education is hidden away in the office of the man who ultimately landed the job. Superintendent Michael Sentance is holding the results of … Continued

Bill Britt

June 19, 2017

Opinion

Martin brings experience of fighting for justice to Attorney General’s race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If Alabama is looking for an Attorney General who is tough on crime, smart as a whip, and fair, then the search is over. Former US Attorney Alice Martin, who announced this week, her intention to seek the office, is one to watch. Recently, The Alabama Political Reporter spoke … Continued

Bill Britt

June 15, 2017

A year after his felony conviction Hubbard remains free, ethics laws in jeopardy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As the word “guilty” rang out twelve times in a Lee County courtroom on the evening of June 10, 2016, Alabama’s political world was rendered breathless as if dropped to the canvas by a body blow to the liver. The conviction of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, who … Continued

Bill Britt

June 13, 2017