Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was indicted today following a prolonged investigation by a Grand Jury in Lee County. Speaker Hubbard was charged with 23 Class B felonies. Mark White, Hubbard’s attorney, announced they will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss the indictment. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead made the following
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Hubbard Statement on Pro-business Legislation Passed Today
MONTGOMERY – Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Alabama) issued the following statement to applaud the important business and workforce focused legislation passed in the House today: “Since Republicans were elected to the majority we have made creating jobs and growing the economy our number one priority. The legislation passed today in the House will continue
ALABAMA CONSTITUTION WILL HAVE STRONGEST GUN PROTECTION PROVISIONS IN THE COUNTRY WITH FIREARMS PROTECTION AMENDMENT
ALABAMA CONSTITUTION WILL HAVE STRONGEST GUN PROTECTION PROVISIONS IN THE COUNTRY WITH FIREARMS PROTECTION AMENDMENT Rep Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) sponsors amendment as part of 2013 Legislative Agenda MONTGOMERY- Recent 5-4 decisions of the United States Supreme Court have threatened the sanctity of the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution. Alabamians have a constitutional right
“WE DARE DEFEND OUR RIGHTS” 2013 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPUBLICAN CAUCUS “WE DARE DEFEND OUR RIGHTS” 2013 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Republicans in the House of Representatives understand that the rights of Alabamians are under constant threat from an ever-expanding and encroaching federal government, committed liberal activists, and entrenched special interests fighting to preserve the dysfunctional status quo. For that reason, House
Speaker Hubbard Elected Chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators from 15 Southern states today elected Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference, an organization that fosters cooperation and collaboration among state legislatures. At the SLC’s annual meeting in Charleston, West Virginia, Speaker Hubbard was the unanimous choice to succeed West Virginia House Speaker Rick
Governor Bentley Unveils Road to a Billion Dollars in Savings
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the State of Alabama is on track to reach one billion dollars in annual savings thanks to extensive efforts to reduce costs and increase government efficiency. Governor Bentley was joined by legislative leadership as he unveiled the state’s Road to a Billion Dollars in Savings. The long-term
Speaker Hubbard Comments on ObamaCare Ruling
MONTGOMERY – Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard today reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on ObamaCare calling it “a victory for government-loving bureaucrats and a loss for taxpayers and small businesses.” The Court upheld the law’s requirement to purchase health insurance under Congress’ authority to tax, but struck down the authority to penalize
Gov. Bentley Signs Bridges’ Bill Restricting Funeral Disruptions
MONTGOMERY – Armed with a new law restricting the protests of funerals of fallen soldiers and other victims, Alabama lawmakers and Governor Bentley today sent a strong message to any hate groups that would show such disrespect: stay out of Alabama. Governor Bentley today held a ceremonial signing of House Bill 238, sponsored by Rep. DuWayne
Second Year of Republican Leadership Yields More Conservative Reforms
Second Year of Republican Leadership Yields More Conservative Reforms Legislature delivers on bills to create jobs, advance education and improve government efficiency MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s movement toward responsible, conservative government made major progress in the second year of Republican leadership in the Legislature, with several landmark reforms and job creation measures successfully passing in the
House Works to Grow Alabama’s Film Production Industry
Bills to fund bonuses for certified teachers, protect benefits for law enforcement also up this week MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives will take up a bill aimed to grow the state’s film production industry and boost job growth when lawmakers return for the eighth day of the 2012 legislative session Tuesday. House Speaker