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Impeachment Is the Wrong Way

By Dr. Henry C. Mabry Much talk has swirled around Montgomery about impeachment of Gov. Robert Bentley. It would be understandable if the Governor had engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors; however, this issue boils down to sordid innuendo for which the biggest of rumors may never have even happened. At least the person of … Continued
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April 18, 2016

State Files Motion to Exclude Irrelevant Evidence or Arguments

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State’s prosecution in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony case filed seven motions on Wednesday to exclude evidence or arguments from his upcoming criminal trial. The State’s Motion in limine seeks to have the case tried on facts related to Hubbard’s alleged criminal conduct, eliminating the possibility that the … Continued
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April 14, 2016

State Files Motion on Admissibility of Evidence

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the State filed a Motion for Pretrial Determination of Admissibility of Evidence in the Speaker Mike Hubbard case. In the motion, the State asks Judge Jacob Walker, III to issue an order before the trial, “determining that the State’s trial exhibits will be admissible evidence.” In a … Continued
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April 14, 2016

Davis Approved To Work For Arc Terminals

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Ethics Commission has issued an opinion that would allow Rep. Randy Davis (R-Daphne) to accept a position with Arc Terminals, a principal with business before the State. State law makes in illegal for a legislator to receive a thing of value from a principal, in this case: … Continued
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April 14, 2016

State Will Introduce “Other Acts” In Hubbard Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State has given notice to the court that it plans to introduce other crimes, wrongs, or acts in the case against Speaker Mike Hubbard, under Rule 404(b). Rule 404(b) “refers to ‘a crime, wrong, or other act’ and does not say that those other acts need ever have … Continued
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April 11, 2016
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Ethics Commission Continues To Issue Opinions Contrary To Law

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It is almost laughable and tragically so to use the word “ethics” when referring to the commission charged with overseeing the State’s ethics laws. In a recent opinion concerning Rep. Randy Davis (R-Daphne), the ethics commission approved Davis’ request to take a job from a principal with business before … Continued
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April 11, 2016
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Uncertainty Killing Growth, Hurting Our Communities

By Rep. Darrio Melton Over the past 5 years, Alabama has invested millions to bring businesses to our state. We have sent representatives around the world to declare Alabama “open for business” to recruit top-tier corporations into Alabama. But if there’s one thing any investor knows, it’s that uncertainty is bad for business. In the … Continued
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April 5, 2016
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Alabama’s Future: Three-Tier or Free Enterprise?

By Jim Eddins As a small vineyard and winery owner in Alabama since 1971 (45 years), I have experience with adult beverage laws and taxes. Perennial adult beverage legislation, sponsored by the usual suspects, is caused by globalized competition for beer, wine and spirits. A legal concept, a.k.a., the Three-Tier System, is unique to the … Continued
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March 18, 2016
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$60 Million in New Spending by State Required for Medicaid RCOs

By Dr. Henry C. Mabry The pending state General Fund Budget is generating discussion concerning Gov. Robert Bentley’s demand to include an additional $100 million for Medicaid.  Without this amount, the governor is threatening a veto and June special legislative session.  The governor says Medicaid will not be adequately funded and that the new managed … Continued
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March 14, 2016

State Moves to Quash Subpoenas, Hubbard Must Follow Rules

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State filed a motion to quash subpoenas issued by the defense for Baron Coleman and Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart, who is leading the prosecution in Speaker Mike Hubbard’s felony criminal case. It also asked the court to order Hubbard to follow rule 17.3 of the Alabama Rules … Continued
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February 15, 2016