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Republican Leadership is Grasping at Power

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Over the past few months, leadership of the Alabama Republican Party is struggling to control the party message, money and districts. First, Stephanie Petelos, the Chair of the College Republican Federation of Alabama, was reprimanded by ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead after speaking out in support of equal marriage. Petelos … Continued
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August 22, 2013

Hubbard Furnishes Luxury Cloakroom for Legislators at Taxpayer Expense

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, (R-Auburn), championed the republican virtues of fiscal responsibility and limited government in his rise to power in 2010. However, under Hubbard’s leadership, lavish spending on offices, furnishing and salaries has increased dramatically. During the 2013 legislative session, Hubbard authorized tens of thousands of … Continued
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August 21, 2013

Soon, Hubbard Will Be The Last One Left—Opinion

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–A newsletter went out Thursday announcing that Jason Isbell will be leaving the office of the Speaker of the House sometime mid-September. The newsletter, sent by the Alabama Bankers Association, announced that Isbell will be joining ABA as the Vice President of Legislative and Governmental Affairs. Isbell currently serves … Continued
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August 16, 2013

Big Tax Hike May Be Linked to Hubbard Contract

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On the same day the Clerk of the House certified a bill that would allow for what may become the largest tax increase in the history of the city of Auburn, Auburn Network, owned by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, received a contract giving his company exclusive rights to … Continued
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August 14, 2013

Hubbard Appoints Clouse General Fund Chair

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) announced Wednesday that Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) will serve as chairman of the Ways and Means General Fund Committee following the recently announced resignation of Rep. Jim Barton (R-Mobile). Hubbard said the choice was obvious because of Clouse’s performance as co-chairman of the … Continued
August 8, 2013
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Speaker Hubbard on the Verge —Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is in deep trouble. His Storming the Statehouse political action committee—named after his vanity tome—raised only $1000 in July. Hubbard’s Network PAC which was his big fundraising vehicle in 2010, didn’t raise a dime. In June, Hubbard arrogantly proclaim he had $10 million … Continued
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August 6, 2013

Dial Draws Primary Opponent

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) will face a primary opponent in the 2014 primary election for District 13. Dial has represented the district for 7 terms. The chairman of the Cleburne County Republican Party, Tim Sprayberry, will run against Dial to take over representation of the district. Dial will likely … Continued
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August 5, 2013