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Leaked Report Reveals Facts on Hubbard/RSLC

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, politico.com published a confidential report revealing that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, in collusion with the Republican State Leadership Committee, (RSLC), funneled over a million dollars into Alabama “improperly.” The investigation was led by notable D.C. law firm, Baker Hostetler. Many elements of the memo have … Continued
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August 5, 2014

Rep. Barry Moore’s Flurry of Legal Filings Answered (W/ 8 attachments)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Attorneys for indicted lawmaker, Rep. Barry Moore, R- Enterprise, have recently filed a flurry of motions before the Lee County Circuit Court. Moore is represented by former Attorney General Bill Baxley, and is charged with four felony counts of making false statements and perjury. If convicted, Moore could face decades … Continued
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August 5, 2014

Hubbard Continues Paying Attorneys with Campaign Cash

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On July, 14, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, used $75,000 from his campaign account to pay his white collar criminal defense attorney, J. Mark White. For those keeping count, this makes $221,610.77 that Hubbard has paid his lawyers using campaign contributions. (See FCPA December 2013, FCPA March 2014) … Continued
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August 4, 2014

Alabama Power to Close Coal Power Plants

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 1, the Alabama Power Company announced that in response to heavy handed regulation by the federal government, they will close two coal generating units in North Alabama and reduce or eliminate coal power units at Barry Steam Plant in Mobile County.  Alabama Power’s announcement comes in … Continued
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August 4, 2014

Campaign Juggernaut Running Low on Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Political Action Committees controlled by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, and former Gov. Bob Riley, are woefully underfunded heading into the November General Elections. Combined Alabama 2014 PAC and Storm PAC have approximately $52,000. currently on hand. With several competitive Senate and House races looming, Hubbard and … Continued
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August 1, 2014

Gov. Bentley Sets the Record Straight

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, State media created a firestorm after publishing statements attributed to Gov. Robert Bentley. It appeared as if the Governor planned to call a special session of the Legislature to raid the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in order to pay for economic incentives to lure out-of-state businesses. Later … Continued
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July 28, 2014

AL.COM Columnist Shares a Drink with Hubbard’s Attorney

Click here for full image By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—J. Mark White is a top white collar criminal defense attorney representing Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard. John Archibald is a respected columnist at al.com. The above picture captures the pair sharing drinks at the Paramount Bar in Birmingham. One of White’s specialties is … Continued
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July 24, 2014

Hubbard Suffers Defeat with Harbison Win

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard and former Gov. Bob Riley poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the House race in District 12, only to come up embarrassed and empty-handed. Hubbard even employed a large force of current legislators to descend on Cullman County, in a vain attempt to recuse his … Continued
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July 21, 2014

A Who’s Who of Hubbard Loyalists Go Door-to-Door for Buttram

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter CULLMAN—On Saturday, pictures of a pudgy Speaker Mike Hubbard began to appear on social media. Hubbard was in Cullman County going door-to-door for incumbent Rep. Mac Buttram. Not only did Hubbard take to the streets for the beleaguered Buttram, but former Gov. Bob Riley and a who’s who of … Continued
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July 14, 2014