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Panic Over Campaign Cash for Legal Defense

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Word around the State House is Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is in a panic to find sponsors for a bill that would exempt campaign contributions used for legal fees as being considered a “thing of value.” Even before Hubbard was indicted on 23 felony counts of pubic corruption, … Continued
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August 5, 2015

Hubbard Uses Judge’s Words To Spin Continuance

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal defense team is twisting the words of trial Judge Jacob Walker III, to justify asking the court for a continuance.  In the latest motion to delay Hubbard’s trial on 23 felony counts of public corruption, his criminal defense team writes, “In the conference call … Continued
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August 4, 2015

Testimony Says Former Chief Deputy Directed Secret Recordings

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Testimony given at Howard “Gene” Sisson’s personnel hearing claimed, that the Attorney General’s Chief Deputy was giving orders to secretly tape and file complaints against the chief prosecutor in the Speaker Mike Hubbard case. Documents released this week in a motions filing by Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark … Continued
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August 1, 2015

Stalemate Continues Despite Public Posturing

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After legislators finished meeting last week hoping to find a solution to the failed State General Fund budget, (SGF), Speaker Mike Hubbard told Mary Sells of the Decatur Daily, “We’re not that far apart on most things.” However, State Senators and Representatives speaking on background said, that the … Continued
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July 27, 2015
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Hubbard Will Kill Ethics Laws To Save Himself: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It now appears that there is nothing Speaker Mike Hubbard will not sacrifice to save himself from a criminal trial. Hubbard will soon file a motion to challenge the constitutionally of the ethics laws he championed in 2010. After five years, Hubbard has suddenly realized that the laws … Continued
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July 24, 2015

Poarch Creek Ad Fails to Mention Quid Pro Quo

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) are offering to “help fix this deficit mess,” according to a new television ad running throughout the State. But, what they really want is to completely control gaming in the Alabama. The tribe will reportedly spend $4.5 million to convince the citizens of … Continued
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July 20, 2015

Republicans Codify Right to Use Campaign Funds for Legal Defense

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation passed during 2015 Session codifies the use of campaign funds for legal defense under SB241.  As part of an ongoing effort to tighten rules under the Fair Campaign Practice Act led by Sen Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), a controversial Attorney General’s opinion from 2000, now makes it legal … Continued
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July 17, 2015

Political Corruption and Asymmetric Information: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “Public corruption poses a fundamental threat to our national security and way of life. It impacts everything from how well our borders are secured and our neighborhoods protected…to verdicts handed down in courts…to the quality of our roads, schools, and other … Continued
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July 8, 2015

Questions Remain About $250 Million “Advance”

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In full page newspaper advertisements  across the State, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have said they have a “solution that is right for Alabama,” to solve our current fiscal shortfall. It is believed that over the next 45 days, the Tribe will spend around $4.5 million … Continued
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July 6, 2015

Brewbaker Against Gambling Expansion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the debate over gambling heats up, one State Senator says he is dead-set against it. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has proposed a Constitutional Amendment that would allow casino-style gambling at seven locations in the State. “I just can’t bring myself to vote for it, and I … Continued
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July 2, 2015