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Sanderford Cancels Sunset Meeting

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An email to members of the House Sunset Committee acquired by the Alabama Political Reporter states, the meeting scheduled for July 28, was canceled “due to lack of attendance.” But, that’s just the cover story. A controversy erupted last week after Republican Committee Chair Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) rescheduled a … Continued
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July 26, 2016

Bentley, Canary, Riley Plan to Control Education’s Future

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In June, Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) emailed members of the State Board of Education to encourage them to keep interim Superintendent Philip Cleveland, “a few more months to work on efficiency and effectiveness of the department and the programs.” But what Collins calls “efficiency and effectiveness of the department … Continued
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July 5, 2016
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The Never-ending Story: Corruption in Alabama

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, thank goodness it’s done. Former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, convicted on 12 of the 23 indictments against him, is no longer in the Alabama Legislature. The jury in the 13-day trial did its job, as did the state prosecutors. Bill Baxley, former attorney general and lieutenant … Continued
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June 15, 2016
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After the Storm: A Modest Proposal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Jury selection in the State vs Michael G. Hubbard began Monday, with opening arguments to begin on May 24 or 25. The trial is expected to last approximately a month, according to statements made at the last hearing. If Hubbard, who is charged with 23 felony counts of public … Continued
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May 17, 2016
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All The King’s Horses

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Should we feel sorry for a man who chooses to cast away his wife and children, his friends and his church, because of lust? Gov. Robert Bentley has asked us to forgive him for the inappropriate language he used during sexting and FaceTime chats with Rebekah Caldwell Mason. But … Continued
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April 4, 2016

Lottery: The Easiest Vote is to “Let the People Vote”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A packed room on the third floor of the State House was the scene for a public hearing, on a constitutional amendment that would change State law prohibiting a lottery. The Alabama 1901 Constitution specifically forbids a State lottery. Sen. Jim McClendon’s bill is written to allow the people … Continued
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February 11, 2016
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Too Little Too Late

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion On Sunday, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee passed a resolution asking House Speaker Mike Hubbard to “suspend his role as Speaker until his trial is complete, and the indictments against him are resolved.” At least the majority on the Steering Committee have finally addressed the cancer that … Continued
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January 12, 2016

Democrats Qualify in House Races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From Reconstruction until 2010 the Alabama Democratic Party has been in control of the Alabama House of Representatives.  In 2010 however, under the leadership of Alabama Republican Party Chairman/then minority leader Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn the Alabama Republican Party won a majority of seats in the Alabama House … Continued
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February 11, 2014

AG Announces Conviction Of Former State House Employee

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Luther Strange announced the conviction today of William Clay Covington, a former employee of the Alabama House of Representatives, for failure to file income tax returns and failure to pay income taxes. Covington, 41, pled guilty this morning before Judge William A. Shashy in Montgomery County Circuit Court to … Continued
July 3, 2013