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Gerald Dial

Gerald Dial is a Republican who served in the Alabama Senate from 2010 to 2018. He previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1974 to 1982 and in the Alabama Senate from 1983 to 2006.

Reasons for Optimism as Alabama Rings in 2016

By Senator Gerald Dial I hope your family had a very merry Christmas! With the New Year upon us, I want to give you some reasons for optimism as Alabama heads into 2016. Too often, people focus on the negative, on the challenges our state and nation face, forgetting that we are the most blessed … Continued
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December 30, 2015
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Charles Dickens is Alive and Well in Alabama

  By Senator Gerald Dial Some have compared state government to the young orphan boy Oliver in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. When gruel was finally being handed out at the workhouse, Oliver asked for more. More? Of course he wanted more. Oliver was hungry…very hungry. With no family and no money he couldn’t … Continued
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December 16, 2015
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Thanksgiving: a Time for Compassion

By Senator Gerald Dial Thanksgiving is that time of the year we set aside to give thanks to God for all that we enjoy. In reality, we should give thanks every day, for we are truly blessed. Yes, we have room for improvement here in Alabama, but we are so fortunate compared to others around … Continued
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November 24, 2015
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Senator Dial: Past Time to Remove Sales Tax on Food

By Sen. Gerald Dial For years, there have been numerous attempts to remove the STATE Sales Tax on Food. None of these efforts have been adopted by the Legislature. While we all agree that this is the most regressive tax we have, we have not been able to agree on how to recover the over … Continued
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April 2, 2013
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Senator Gerald Dial and Rep. Steve Clouse Receive AARC Leadership Award

By Sen. Gerald Dial Fairhope, Ala. – State Senator Gerald Dial, R- Lineville, and Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark were recently presented the Legislative Leadership Award by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC) during its Annual Training Conference at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear. The meeting is held each year to provide training and … Continued
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October 25, 2012

Senator Dial Praises Senate Secretary’s Management of Resources

From the Office of Senator Gerald Dial MONTGOMERY – In a letter to members of the legislative committee charged with overseeing the operations of the Senate, Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) praised Senate Secretary Pat Harris’ management of limited financial resources. “There has not been a fiscal crisis in Alabama of this magnitude since the Great Depression … Continued
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August 17, 2012

Dial Speaks about A-KEEP: Building Cultural Bridges

By Senator Gerald Dial International Economic Development is a crucial component of Alabamas recovery.  We have to constantly reaffirm our commitments to current and potential investors globally.   Our workforce, the best in the nation, speaks for itself; their production numbers, their quality and dedication attractions a lot of attention.  Our leaders work hard every … Continued
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June 1, 2012