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Who Will be the Next Speaker of the House? Will Bentley Call Medicaid Special Session? Lottery?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has only been removed as the Speaker of the House for 20 days and the legislature doesn’t meet for a regular session for seven months, but already factions (both legislators and lobbyists) have been forming in a frenzy over who will be elected … Continued
July 1, 2016

Republican Assembly Thanks Hubbard Trial Jurors and Hart and Hopes for Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 12 the Alabama Republican Assembly Steering Committee issued a statement thanking the jurors in the corruption trial of the then current House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn). The group also thanked prosecutor Matt Hart for his efforts fighting corruption and expressed hope that the Alabama House … Continued
June 15, 2016

Representative Phil Williams Comments on Last Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, April 29, State Representative Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) released a series of short statements on what he called, “The most stressful week of the session.” The debate around whether or not the House should even consider a resolution to impeach embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) for his … Continued
May 3, 2016

House Passes Small Business Tax Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 6, the House passed House Bill 224 sponsored by State Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Garrett said that the purpose of creating the new tax credit is to expand and grow jobs. To become a qualified fund manager to use the tax credit, applicants must apply to … Continued
April 7, 2016

Big Money Special Interest Continue Push For Raising Fuel Taxes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter While most of the press and public are focused on what Governor Robert Bentley and his former Chief Political Advisor did or did not do, the road builders and their allies with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) are pushing legislators to pass a series of fuel taxes. These … Continued
April 5, 2016

Hubbard Takes Revenge on More Critics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—By now, most are aware that Speaker Mike Hubbard, in a fit of petty retribution, removed Rep. Phil Williams (R-Monrovia) from the chairmanship of the House Technology and Research Committee, replacing him with perceived Hubbard loyalist, Rep. Donnie Chesteen. But, Williams is not the only lawmaker Hubbard punished last … Continued
February 1, 2016

Hubbard Accused of Punishing Conservatives

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Republican Caucus met in a special meeting on Martin Luther King Day to re-confirm embattled State Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) as the Speaker of the House, a job he has held since the 2010 Special Session. Perhaps telegraphing an effort to raise taxes on the people … Continued
February 1, 2016

Williams, Henry Deny Seeking Democrat’s Support

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Two Republican State Representatives deny accusations they were recruiting Democrats in an effort to oust Speaker Mike Hubbard. Rep. Phil Williams (R-Madison) hasn’t made a secret of his campaign to replace Hubbard, neither has Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) denied his support for Williams. Chuck Dean (al.com) recently reported, “The … Continued
January 29, 2016

More Voices Calling for Hubbard to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that the State Steering Committee had passed a resolution calling for embattled Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to resign. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) disagreed strongly with the resolution. Rep. Williams said, “It’s unfortunate to see … Continued
January 12, 2016

The First of Five Regional Transportation Infrastructure Hearings Held Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 7, the Alabama Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee held the first of five regional meetings in Northport to gather information on Alabama’s infrastructure needs in order to maintain safe, quality roads, and bridges. Business Council of Alabama (BCA) President and CEO William J. Canary said in a … Continued
January 11, 2016