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State Receives Falling Grade on Small Business Friendliness

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to the Fifth Annual Small Business Friendliness Survey, Alabama received a D+ for its overall business friendliness, dropping from its B grade just a year ago. The survey conducted between April 13, 2016 and May 6, 2016, polled 12,169 skilled professionals from across the United States, operating across … Continued
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June 23, 2016
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BCA Today: Damaged Goods?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“Making a sweet home for business,” is the tagline for the Business Council of Alabama, commonly referred to as BCA around the State House and the Lee County Court House, during the trial of Mike Hubbard, who was found guilty of 12 felony counts of public corruption, with two … Continued
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June 23, 2016
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A Guilty Verdict Offering Hope

By Jack Campbell An atomic bomb of sorts was dropped on Alabama on June 10th when a jury in Lee County found Mike Hubbard guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The judge will impose sentencing early next month which could, most likely, include prison time. Finally, it can be said aloud that Mike Hubbard … Continued
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June 23, 2016

Bill Poole Named Legislator of the Year by Alabama Association of Conservation Districts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 22, 2016, State Representative Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa) was named the Alabama House Legislative Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts (AACD) at a recent award ceremony in Poole’s home district. Rep. Poole was received the recognition for his dedicated service, leadership, and assistance … Continued
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June 23, 2016

Last Day of Hubbard Trial More Witnesses Were on Hand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Perhaps the most damning piece of evidence in the trial of Mike Hubbard, was the proffer he signed in March, 2014. Certainly, when Lead Prosecutor, Matt Hart, revealed that Hubbard’s dead “close” friend was actually alive, that was the final nail in his coffin. After Hubbard, the State called … Continued
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June 22, 2016

Loyalty Pledge Impediment to Electing Honest Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At the urging of then Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, in 2014 the Steering Committee of the Alabama Republican Party added a loyalty oath to the qualifying packets given to each candidate running for office under the GOP banner. The pledge was added according to a steering committee … Continued
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June 20, 2016

Primary to Replace Hubbard will be on September 13

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, June 19, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a proclamation announcing the timeline to fill Mike Hubbard’s former seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The disgraced former Speaker of the House represented House District 79, which covers Lee County. Also on Friday, Hubbard’s 2014 Republican Party … Continued
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June 20, 2016

Is There a Link Between Common Core, Illegal Gains Hubbard Received From BCA Chair?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to prosecutors, disgraced Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) made $2.3 million in unethical deals over a four year period. Through it all the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) was there helping Mike Hubbard both professionally and personally, BCA President and CEO William “Billy” T. Canary, Billy Canary, who is … Continued
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June 16, 2016

Remembering Those Who “Like Mike” and Wanted To Protect Him

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Fifteen members of the State House of Representatives, one Senator and a US Congressman attended the pep rally for Mike Hubbard the day after he was indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption. In February of this year, 37 House members signed a letter to US Attorney General … Continued
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June 16, 2016