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Remember The Number 23

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the State legislature heads into its 2015 session, the number 23 will be an important one to remember. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, (R-Auburn) will guide the legislative agenda even though he has been indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of pubic corruption. When Hubbard … Continued
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February 27, 2015
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Eat Your Vegetables

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley says the State must raise taxes to meet its fiscal obligations, and he is being beaten like rented mule for even making the suggestion. Now, no one should be happy that his campaign website featured an ad that, among other things, said “No New Taxes,” but … Continued
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February 25, 2015

Terry Lathan Elected ALGOP Chair

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee met at their annual Winter Dinner and elected Terry Lathan to be the new Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Terry Lathan is the former Chairman of the Mobile County Republican Party and seemed to be the favorite of executive committee members who … Continued
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February 23, 2015
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Hubbard’s Alternative Theory

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has put forward a number of alternative theories as to why he was indicted by the State on 23 felony counts of public corruption; none of which included the possibility that he may have actually committed these crimes. Like a good criminal … Continued
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February 23, 2015

Leaked Email Reveals Charter School Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In an email to the House Republicans, Speaker Mike Hubbard has revealed the outline of the Charter School plan for the 2015 Legislative session, noting, “This legislation will be a priority for us.” (See draft bill here.) Known as the the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, the bill … Continued
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February 20, 2015
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Delicate Flowers Threatened By Governor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday on AM Radio, Rep. Ed Henry (R-Decatur) recounted how Gov. Robert Bentley threatened him and other Republican House members, who might oppose his new tax plan. These are not delicate flowers who are feigning indignation that Bentley would actually exercise the same power as every Governor before him. … Continued
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February 19, 2015
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The Wages of Fear and Silent Consent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last several months, nationwide scandal has forced several politicos to resign from office. The list stretches from South Carolina to Oregon. But, here in Alabama, the Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, with 23 felony counts of public corruption hanging over his head, stands proudly defiant. Is … Continued
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February 18, 2015

News Reports Say Love Dropped by Apple, Inc.

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to the Washington Blade, technology giant Apple, Inc., has terminated it lobbying contract with former State Representative Jay Love, over his history of disparaging same-sex marriage. In the past, Love has spoken out decisively against same-sex marriage. He even sponsored a House Resolution in 2009, honoring then-Miss California, … Continued
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February 18, 2015

Only 12 Pre-Filed Bills In House

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Little in the way of pre-filed bills have been recorded on ALISON so far this year. With just eleven days before the start of the 2015 legislative session, only 12 bills have been filed in the House. This is unusual for a body that has been known to pre-file … Continued
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February 17, 2015