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Hubbard’s Post-Trial Snoozer

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—While searching for any thread of an argument that might lead to a new trial for convicted felon Mike Hubbard—once the most powerful politico in the state—attorney Bill Baxley whined, fretted and accused state prosecutors of blindsiding, bushwhacking and bamboozling his client. Having written about Hubbard’s misdeeds since late … Continued
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September 4, 2016

Attorney General Reacts to Hubbard Loyalist’s Plans for Ethics Reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama House Ethics Committee Chairman, Mike Ball (R-Madison), announced his plans (yesterday) to form a commission to review the state’s ethics laws. Ball, a staunch defender of convicted felon and former House Speaker, Mike Hubbard, told WHNT-TV in Huntsville that his committee would “review the State’s Ethics laws and … Continued
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September 2, 2016

Special Prosecution Division Puts Politicos On Notice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Idleness or inertia are not characteristics found in the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Division. Aggressive, dogged and thorough are heard from friend and foe, to describe the team led by veteran prosecutor and Division Chief, Matt Hart. Best known for successfully bringing to justice, Alabama’s once, all-powerful Speaker of … Continued
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August 30, 2016
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Gov. Bentley Truthin’ ‘Cause a Truther Gotta Truth

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley, this Wednesday, informed the press that reports of a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians was “blatantly false.” Bentley is a “truther.” He loves the truth. He values the truth. His reverence for the truth is so utterly consuming that he always uses it … Continued
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August 25, 2016

Felon Hubbard Seeks Friends and Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Earlier this month, convicted felon and former Alabama Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, sent an email to “business leader(s)” encouraging then to read his latest motion. Hubbard writes, “…it very clearly lays out multiple reasons a new trial should be held, explains why the verdict on each charge … Continued
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August 22, 2016
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Who Will Be McCutcheon’s Wise Counsel?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, intense debate over the lottery bill roiled the Senate Chamber. The State House, especially on the fifth floor, seemed to exude a new confidence; a possibility of change. Speaker Mac McCutcheon set the tone when he said, “the days of the Imperial Speakership are over” and pledged … Continued
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August 22, 2016

New Speaker: “The days of the Imperial Speakership are Over!”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A promise of a new day and a better tomorrow for all Alabamians, was the message Speaker Mac McCutcheon voiced after his election. “To put it bluntly, the days of the Imperial Speakership are over,” he said to sustained applause. Immediately setting himself in contrast to convicted felon, and … Continued
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August 16, 2016

“McLottery” Details Expected Today

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation from Sen. Jim McClendon proposing a vote of the people on a constitutional amendment to approve or reject a statewide lottery is expected later today. A draft of the legislation obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter over the weekend provides some insight as to what … Continued
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August 15, 2016
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Lottery Wars Begin

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Later today, Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) will file two lottery bills: one coming from Governor Robert Bentley; the other, crafted by McClendon, with input from his Senate colleagues. Both bills will attract friends and enemies. As the Art of War instructs, “Know your enemy.” The ancient Chinese military strategist … Continued
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August 15, 2016

Judge Walker Sets Hearing Date For Hubbard Motion

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Judge Jacob Walker, III, set the hearing date for the post-trial motions in the Mike Hubbard case: September 2 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 3 of the Lee County Justice Center. The parties have two days to respond. Last week, Bill Baxley, counsel for Hubbard, filed a … Continued
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August 12, 2016