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Will Poarch Creek casino money return Hubbard to power?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter New information about a reported agreement between convicted felon Mike Hubbard and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) came to light over the weekend. The Tribe has is believed to have agreed to pay all of Hubbard’s legal fees past, present, and future if the once-powerful Speaker of … Continued
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April 12, 2017

Reaction to Bentley resignation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 19, 2017, while the House Judiciary Committee was hearing the Special Counsel’s report on Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) alleged misconduct, the Governor reached a plea agreement with prosecutors and agreed to step down from the office of Governor. Leaders from across the State commented in favor of … Continued
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April 11, 2017

Indian Casino owners interview potential governor Tuberville

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter While the Ethics Commission was interviewing witnesses on Union Street last Wednesday to determine if there was probable cause to refer felony charges against Gov. Robert Bentley, members of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) were meeting on High Street to see if former Auburn coach Tommy … Continued
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April 10, 2017

With White House move, Sims to sell Yellowhammer

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Like all Executive Branch personnel, Yellowhammer Multimedia founder Cliff Sims recently filed his Federal Public Financial Disclosure Report, in which, among other things, revealed he is selling his once thriving news outlet. Sims, who now serves as Director of White House Message Strategy in the Trump administration, enjoyed unfettered … Continued
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April 3, 2017

Mike Hubbard’s appeal trial may soon move forward

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter AUBURN — Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal appeals trial may soon move forward after Lee County Circuit Clerk Mary Roberson filed a long-awaited court record last week. Roberson filed the court record, which includes all motions, orders and trial transcripts, on March 29 after several months of delays. The … Continued
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April 3, 2017

Federal Grand Jury probe may focus on EPA Superfund, BCA involvement

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The presence of a Federal Grand Jury meeting at the Vance Federal Building in Birmingham was revealed through tweets from al.com’s John Archibald and Kyle Whitmire. The duo also stated on Twitter that State Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) testified before the panel for around two hours. While … Continued
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March 30, 2017

Christian Coalition group targets Bentley, Strange, public corruption

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley and now US Sen. Luther Strange have new watchdog group on their heels. Redeem the Vote. The Christian Coalition-affiliated group, which boasts more than 300,000 members and a million-person contact list, released a statement Sunday saying it would now actively target corruption and corrupt politicians in … Continued
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March 27, 2017

Want Mike Hubbard on your voicemail?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What’s a convicted felon to do while out on bond? If you’re the disgraced felon, and former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, you offer to be “the voice” of products and services. In a letter widely distributed to media companies, Hubbard wrote, “Performing voice-overs for various projects has … Continued
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March 16, 2017
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Will Bentley face the Hangman’s noose?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It may be too late for Governor Robert Bentley to save himself as the gallows of impeachment’s trap door is oiled and ready. There is, however, a chance that the man, Robert Bentley, may be spared the Hangman’s noose; but even that outcome is tenuous at best. Bentley, like … Continued
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March 13, 2017
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We have to require our leaders to do the right thing

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Don’t say I never say anything good about the Alabama Legislature. OK, maybe it doesn’t happen often, but it happens. Over the years, the Legislature passed and voters ratified the amendment setting up the Forever Wild land preservation program. Lawmakers in 2010 passed tough new ethics laws that eventually … Continued
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March 8, 2017