MONTGOMERY, Ala. –Alabama Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, was selected by his Republican colleagues today as their choice for Speaker of the House in the Alabama House of Representatives. Republicans hold a…
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Former speaker Mike Hubbard sentenced
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com OPELIKA, Ala. — Earlier today, Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was sentenced on 12 felony charges in violation of the state’s ethics laws. Hubbard…
Replacing Hubbard
From left to right: Representatives Phil Williams, Lynn Greer, Victor Gaston, Mac McCutcheon, and Steve Clouse are some of the names being floated as potential candidates to replace the fallen Mike Hubbard as…
"Combining the State’s Two Budgets Will Make the Crisis Worse Instead of Better"
By Craig Ford It’s no secret that the state of Alabama is in a budget crisis. It’s a crisis that we’ve known for three years was coming, but our state leaders…
What Will Be the Legacy of the New Legislature?
Lately, Alabamians have struggled to discern any difference between what they thought they voted against in November and what they might be getting in the coming months. A commitment to oppose…
Hubbard Receives Resounding Votes for 2nd Term as Speaker
The Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives met on Thursday to elect their leaders for the next four years. The caucus retained Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) as Speaker of the House,…
Beddingfield Calls Out Ledbetter in Press Release
House District 24 Candidate David Beddingfield yesterday put out a press release calling out his opponent. David Beddingfield, candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 24, has called on…
Why I'm Fighting This Witch Hunt
By now, you may have heard about the accusations that have been made against me. I will vigorously fight these false charges through the justice system and am confident that I…