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Hubbard’s Storm PAC Not Even a Drizzle

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The once, much vaunted Storming the State House PAC, a tool Speaker Mike Hubbard used as a carrot or a stick, had zero contributions according to its year-end FCPA filing. (See report here.) Hubbard, once referred to the PAC as his “incumbent protection” fund. He also promised the PAC … Continued
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January 26, 2016
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Planting Flag for Freedom Everywhere 

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The latest motion filed by Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorney Lance Bell in Hubbard’s felony criminal case indicates he will attempt to have me take the stand in Lee County in an effort to force me to reveal confidential sources referenced in my reporting. Any reporter worth his salt knows … Continued
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January 25, 2016

Hubbard’s Motion Aims at Alabama Political Reporter to Hit Hart

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Late Friday evening, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal attorney, Lance Bell, of the Pell City firm of Trussell, Funderburg, Rea & Bell, P.C., filed a motion giving further reasons on why they want to depose prosecutor Matt Hart. In his argument, Bell wants trial Judge Jacob Walker, III to believe … Continued
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January 25, 2016
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Political News from 2015 Will Dominate 2016

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers A good many of the news stories that were the most noteworthy events of 2015 will continue into this new year of 2016 and may repeat as the major headlines of this year. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard will go on trial in his home of Lee County … Continued
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January 20, 2016

Hubbard Tells Caucus He’s An Innocent Man

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There were no fireworks at the House Republican Caucus meeting on Monday. Speaker Mike Hubbard read a prepared statement in which he assured the members trial Judge Jacob Walker III would postpone his trial until after Session, that he was not guilty and his case would be dismissed before … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Hubbard’s Requested Continuance: Breakdown

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, on Friday, January 15, asked the court to continue his felony public corruption case until the fall, which would add as much as six months to a case that has already dragged on for over a year. (See motion here.) In the motion … Continued
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January 18, 2016
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Thugs, Pimps and the Abuse of Power

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion At this weeks Senate Republican caucus dinner, Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) used the occasion as a forum to proclaim that he has not used his office for personal gain, to disparage this publication, and “The Britts,” according to several guests present. No one at alreporter.com has accused … Continued
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January 15, 2016
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Hubbard Camp in Chaos

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion According to sources close to the case, House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s legal defense strategy has been thrown into chaos with the exit of J. Mark White. White’s withdrawal has led to wide-spread speculation that Hubbard is having trouble raising money. It is believed that Rep. Jack Williams (R-Birmingham) … Continued
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January 11, 2016

Judge Walker: Hubbard Trial Still Set for March 28

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After the drama surrounding the exit of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s lead counsel J. Mark White and his law firm, trial Judge Jacob Walker III issued an order just after 5:00 p.m. Friday, confirming Hubbard’s trial will begin as scheduled on March 28, 2016. Walker also set a pre-trial conference … Continued
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January 9, 2016