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First House Members to Call for Hubbard to Go

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Rep. Jim Carns and Rep. Allen Treadaway, both Republicans from Jefferson County, became the first Republican lawmakers to call for Mike Hubbard to step down as Speaker of the House. Treadaway, a 26 year veteran law enforcement officer, said that Hubbard’s legal problems have become a … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Rep. Williams Makes Bid for Speaker

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—In a letter to the members of the Alabama House of Representatives, Republican lawyer maker Rep. Phil Williams is seeking to replace Mike Hubbard as Speaker. (See letter here.) In his letter Williams wrote, “After taking several days to reflect on our most recent Special Session and the … Continued
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October 1, 2015
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It’s time, Mike Hubbard, to quit.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Back in 2008, I covered the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul for the newspaper I worked for then. Mike Hubbard was chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, not yet Speaker of the Alabama House. As part of the swag delegates receive at such events was a medal with … Continued
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September 30, 2015

McMillan Speaks Up But Did The Media Hear?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Agriculture and Industry Commissioner, John McMillan dared to do what no other statewide elected official has done so far. He said publicly, on these pages, that Mike Hubbard should step down as Speaker of the House. It was a bold statement because Hubbard controls the Ag … Continued
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September 30, 2015

Hubbard’s Dirty Tricks, Rough Waters Ahead

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—The second Special Session of the State Legislature begins with Speaker Mike Hubbard struggling for control. A group of hardcore conservatives are set to challenge Hubbard’s dirty tricks and manipulation. A few weeks ago, a select group of representatives and senators met in Guntersville to clear the air … Continued
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September 8, 2015

Hubbard Wants Ethics Laws He Passed Declared Unconstitutional

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has asked the judge in his criminal trial for more time to file a motion challenging the constitutionality of the ethics laws he has championed since 2010. In a motion before Lee Country Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III, Hubbard’s criminal … Continued
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July 23, 2015

Change of Venue Not Possible

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many questions are routinely asked about the impending trial of Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), who has been indicted on 23 felony counts of public corruption. One question that has recently entered the public conversation is, can the State expect a fair trial in Hubbard’s home … Continued
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July 9, 2015

Hubbard Hauls in Millions: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard made around $733,848.88 from “consulting contracts,” according to figures supplied by the Attorney General’s Office. This is just a portion of the $2,346,292.88 that Hubbard has fueled to himself, and to his business interests since 2010. Of course, this does not include … Continued
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June 29, 2015

State Answers Hubbard’s Motions to Dismiss

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter DOC1, DOC2, DOC3 MONTGOMERY—In three, separate filings dated June 25, 2015, the State’s prosecution in the Mike Hubbard criminal case answered a laundry list of accusations made by Hubbard’s defense team. Hubbard has filed motions to dismiss because he says the Grand Jury was not properly impaneled, and that … Continued
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June 25, 2015
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What Lies Within: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The opportunities that lie before the State of Alabama are greater than the problems that currently surround us. At present, the State faces a decades-old crisis of fiscal insolvency, i.e., we lack the funds to properly address the obligations of governing. The current crisis is a product of … Continued
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June 22, 2015