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Update: Ethics Commission Vice-Chair Fails to File Statement of Economic Interests— Resignation Announced After Report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Update: Five hours after the release of this story the Ethics Commission confirms Vice Chair V. Larkin Martin has resigned her post. MONTGOMERY—Alabama code Section 36-25-14 (a) states: “A statement of economic interests shall be completed and filed in accordance with this chapter with the [Ethics] commission…by…(4) Members of the … Continued
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December 28, 2015

Christmas 2015

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Although its meaning and significance may differ from place-to-place, Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated all over the world. For some, it can be a time to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, which is always near the Christian heart, while for others it is simply a … Continued
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December 24, 2015

Hubbard, Criminal Lawyers Caught Cheating

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New court documents in Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal case reveal, that he and his attorney have been improperly using subpoenas, by disregarding Rule 17.3, to gather documents, records and interviews. (SEE MOTION.) Rule 17.3. Subpoena duces tecum, reads as follows: (a) PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, PAPERS, ETC. A subpoena may … Continued
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December 16, 2015
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Christmas Blues for State vendors

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter All the thousands of vendors that have billed the state of Alabama for services want for Christmas is … to be paid. And, in fact, they should be. But they’re not. As Alabama Political Reporter editor Bill Britt has been reporting, a nearly $50 million software solution to the … Continued
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December 16, 2015
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Rounding Out the Field

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers This week we will conclude our analysis of the potential horses in the 2018 Alabama Gubernatorial Derby. First, let me briefly recap the horses we have already handicapped. The list includes, in descending order, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (18), Supreme Court Justice Jim Main (17), Sen. Greg … Continued
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December 16, 2015

Hubbard Defense Receives Near Fatal Blow in Latest Rulings

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For months, indicted Speaker Mike Hubbard has hung his hopes on a dismissal, based on an allegation of prosecutorial misconduct. On Wednesday, trial Judge Jacob Walker, III sent a signal that he was ending the silliness and moving with haste toward the March 28, 2016 trial. Judge Walker showed … Continued
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December 10, 2015

Hubbard Demands More Documents from the Attorney General

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Report MONTGOMERY— On Thursday, December 3, indicted Speaker Mike Hubbard filed yet another motion demanding the Attorney General’s Office turnover a laundry list of documents. In a case that court observers see as showing signs of veering out of control, Hubbard’s attorneys once again papered the court in pursuit of … Continued
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December 7, 2015

Speaker Convicted on All Counts Faces 130 Years

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New York State Speaker, Sheldon Silver, was convicted on all seven criminal public corruption charges on Monday. The 71 year-old strongman of New York politics faces 130 years for his corruption schemes, from which he netted an estimated $4 million in payoffs. The Silver case is perhaps a dark … Continued
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December 1, 2015

Five Things to Watch Next Session  

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—With the 2016 Legislative Session a little more than two months away, the challenges set before our lawmakers are coming into focus. A few of the items which will top the agenda are: public corruption, Obamacare, taxes, prisons, and public pensions. None of these issues are new, but the … Continued
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November 27, 2015