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Is French Next?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On day six of the Mike Hubbard felony trial, former Republican State Senator, Steve French, took the stand to testify about a meeting between he and Hubbard. Under oath he recounted that he was sent by then Sterne Agee’s CEO, Jim Holbrook, to discuss with Hubbard the pending Jefferson … Continued
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July 6, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Six: “Not no, but Hell No!”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Day six of the Mike Hubbard trial, who is charged with 23 counts of felony corruption, began with a whimper, then exploded, and by mid-day it looked as if at least one more person might be going to jail. Yesterday’s witnesses were: Governor Robert Bentley, Kate Grant, Dax Swatek, … Continued
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June 2, 2016

Who are the Players for Day Five?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Today begins the fifth day in the felony criminal trial against Speaker Mike Hubbard, who is charged with 23 counts of public corruption. The State, on Friday, released the names of twelve witnesses who will give testimony on a range of topics including Hubbard’s role in placing 23 words … Continued
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May 31, 2016

Hubbard’s Storm PAC Not Even a Drizzle

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The once, much vaunted Storming the State House PAC, a tool Speaker Mike Hubbard used as a carrot or a stick, had zero contributions according to its year-end FCPA filing. (See report here.) Hubbard, once referred to the PAC as his “incumbent protection” fund. He also promised the PAC … Continued
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January 26, 2016
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Steve French Withdraws From HD 46 Race

By Steve French “Sometimes, events in life get in the way of a good plan.” – Steve French Last November, after prudently securing the critically important support from my family and from my employer, I announced my candidacy for the House District 46 seat that encompasses Hoover, Homewood and Mountain Brook.  I stated at the … Continued
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June 12, 2014

French Addresses Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 22 former Alabama State Senator Steve French addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidates forum/monthly meeting at Hoover Tactical Firearms. Former Senator French is seeking is the seat that Paul DeMarco is vacating (Alabama House District 46).  It includes parts of Hoover, Homewood, and Mountain … Continued
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February 24, 2014