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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released a copy of his omnibus gaming bill, which would authorize gaming at certain locations throughout the State. (See bill here.) There are many obstacles to Marsh’s plan, but the greatest is coming from Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), … Continued

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a 2012 report by this publication, Robert McGhee, a member of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Council, confirmed that in 2010 Sen. Del Marsh, finance chair of the Alabama Republican Party, solicited at least $350,000 from his tribe. Of that amount, $200,000 appears to be the total budget the … Continued

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

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—If campaign contributions are the mother’s milk of political campaigns, then hypocrisy is its baby daddy. Witness the press release issued by the Luther Strange campaign just moments after it was reported that his rival Joe Hubbard had received $750,000 from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, (PCI). In … Continued

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—If one of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s goals was to one day make the front page of the New York Times, that goal was fulfilled this past Sunday. The story by New York Times writer, Nicholas Confessore explores how in 2010 Hubbard, along with ALGOP Finance Chairman Senator Del Marsh, may have … Continued