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Tribe Begins Ad Campaign for Gambling Monopoly

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have begun what is reportedly a $4 million dollar advertising campaign to win the right to hold a monopoly over gambling in Alabama.  Full page ads began appearing in State newspapers. Even the small market of Lee County, home district of … Continued
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June 29, 2015

Mark White Says Hubbard is Innocent of All 23 Counts

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 24, a hearing was held in Judge Jacob Walker III’s court room in Opelika in the case of the State of Alabama versus Mike Hubbard.  The lead defense counsel for the Mike Hubbard defense team, J. Mark White addressed the press following the ~28 minute … Continued
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June 25, 2015

Judge to Hold Hearing on Subpoenas in Hubbard Criminal Case

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY— Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III, will address matters arising from subpoenas issued by the defense, in the State Rep. Mike Hubbard case on Wednesday, June 24. Hubbard, who stands accused by the State of 23 felony counts of public corruption, had previously filed subpoenas for … Continued
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June 23, 2015

Hubbard Says He is Anti-Gambling

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the Alabama House, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), says he is against gambling. In fact, he says he has always been against it, according to statements he made to Opelika-Auburn News, published Sunday, June 21. Hubbard, is quoted in the OA. News: “I’ve not changed my stance; I’ve … Continued
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June 23, 2015

Bentley Said, “Let the People Vote”

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY— Candidate and first-term governor Robert Bentley wanted to let the people vote. But, in his second term, hearing from the people doesn’t seem to be a desired option.  Campaign literature from 2010 states Bentley’s position on gambling: “As a member of the Alabama Legislature, I have opposed … Continued
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June 9, 2015
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Titanic Failure (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Just when the Alabama Republican supermajority thought its ship was coming in, it went down a few miles off the coast. The 2015 legislative session, by conservative measure, has been a titanic failure. In general, the cause of the disaster can be blamed on lawmakers trying to solve … Continued
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June 5, 2015
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Well Past Time For Hubbard To Go (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If the Governor calls a Special Session of the Legislature, House Republicans must call for Reorganization.  The failure of the 2015 Session can be traced back to the vote by the Republican House Caucus to reelect Mike Hubbard as Speaker of the House. Hubbard, who is charged with … Continued
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June 1, 2015

The V is Back on ABC in Montgomery

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—“We are pleased to announce that The Voice of Alabama Politics has returned to ABC 32 in Montgomery,” said The V’s executive producer and host, Bill Britt. The Voice of Alabama Politics will once again be broadcasting on ABC 32 at 11am every Sunday morning. “It is no secret that we have taken … Continued
May 29, 2015