Susan Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jury selection in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony public corruption trial is complete, with twelve jurors and four alternates. During the three day process, there were hints of possible strategies from the defense that could prove troubling, not for the prosecution, but team Hubbard. The jury is comprised of … Continued

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter In a recent rash of public statements, the wives of some Alabama politicians have begun the arduous task of standing by their men in the run up to the June primaries and the November general elections. Susan Hubbard, wife of Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard, has been at … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter This week, at an event hosted by the Coffee County Republican Club, House Representative Barry Moore and his primary challenger Joshua Pipkin got into a somewhat heated exchange, spending some of that encounter on issues, but a significant amount of time on another politico: Speaker of the House Mike … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Between January, 2012, and September, 2014, Speaker Mike Hubbard received  $12,000.00 a month in compensation from the Southeast Alabama Gas District (SEAGD) for his economic development services. In announcing Hubbard’s position, the company said, the “Board Retains Auburn Network and Mike Hubbard to help market [the] region to site … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In his most recent filings under the Fair Campaign Practice Act, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard reports giving $17,797.44 to the state in an act of disgorgement. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, disgorgement is “the act of giving up something—such as profits illegally obtained—on demand or by legal … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last several weeks, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has taken extraordinary steps to rearrange his business, political and legal affairs. In a flurry of activity he has shuttered one of his most potent political action committees, terminated a consulting contract worth over a hundred thousand dollars … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gulf State Park is described as a place where, “white sun-kissed beaches, a surging surf, seagulls and seashells greet you.” If certain legislators and business interests have their way you will also be greeted by a valet, and doorman at a new 5-star, luxury hotel. Opponents of the plan … Continued