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House holds Military Appreciation Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 4, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a number of bills related to the military in Alabama. Among the bills passed were one allowing Kay Ivey to continue being the Chairman of the State’s Military Stabilization Commission. Senate Bill 242 sets up the Alabama Job Creation … Continued
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May 5, 2017

Alabama House spends nearly four hours debating a pro-Trump resolution

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives spent nearly three and a half hours on the third day of the Legislative Session debating a resolution that urges Alabama’s majority-Republican congressional delegation to support President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. The nonbinding resolution, with no legal authority, passed the House along party … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Republican Caucus to Elect Next Speaker of The House Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2010 election, Republicans swept Democrats in almost every competitive race for seats in the Alabama House of Representatives. When that new House Republican Caucus met for the first time in November 2010 then Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party and House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) easily … Continued
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August 2, 2016

Representative Moore Wants to Replace His Former Boss

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to replace disgraced former Speaker, Mike Hubbard. The new contender is none other than Hubbard’s faithful lieutenant, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). In an email to fellow House Republicans, Moore says his priorities as Speaker would include, tax cuts, challenging federal … Continued
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July 7, 2016
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If You Can’t Do the Time, Don’t Do the Crime

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter As Alabama Political Reporter Editor Bill Britt pointed out in a story this week, some folks in the State House really don’t take former Speaker Mike Hubbard’s conviction seriously. To some, it’s no big deal. As Britt writes, Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) makes it “sound like (Hubbard) has been … Continued
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June 22, 2016

What Happens After Sentencing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Michael G. Hubbard has been found guilty of 12 felony counts of public corruption, and he will be sentenced for those crimes on July 8, by Judge Jacob Walker, III. What happens after his sentencing has been a question often raised, after the most powerful man in Alabama politics … Continued
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June 20, 2016

Hubbard Trial: Day One

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On day one of the State of Alabama vs. Michael G. Hubbard, there were no fireworks, but there was some insight into the days ahead, and a little more backstory on the 23 counts of felony corruption for which Hubbard stands accused. Those notable in attendance included Rob Riley, … Continued
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May 25, 2016

Defense May Have Revealed Key Strategy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jury selection in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony public corruption trial is complete, with twelve jurors and four alternates. During the three day process, there were hints of possible strategies from the defense that could prove troubling, not for the prosecution, but team Hubbard. The jury is comprised of … Continued
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May 19, 2016
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Hey Everybody Let’s Have A Trial!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Judge Jacob Walker, III, finally said enough is enough, and with that, Speaker Mike Hubbard is fated to stand trial on 23 felony counts of public corruption in May. This will be some 577 days after being indicted. Jury selection will begin the week of May 16, … Continued
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May 2, 2016

State Seeks to Keep False Arguments Out of Hubbard Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State has filed a Supplemental Brief in support of its motions in limine in the felony public corruption trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. According to the Criminal Law Bulletin, Volume 46, Number 2. “Most commonly, motions in limine are used to strike at objectionable evidence that may be highly … Continued
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April 28, 2016