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Flat Tax Boom for Rich, Bust for Poor, According to Report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The idea of a flat tax is being championed by Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) and other senators as a measure to simplify the tax code and make the State more competitive without increasing the tax burden on the State’s working class.  However, Carol Gundlach, policy analyst at Alabama Arise … Continued
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April 30, 2015

USDA Study Shows Alabama Citizens Among Top 10 in Food Insecurity

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A new report just released from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that Alabama was one of 10 states with the largest number of households where food was often scarce or hunger was a major problem between 2011-2013. http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err-economic-research-report/err173.aspx#.VAjdZktH2lI According to the study from the USDA, … Continued
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September 5, 2014

Constitutional Commission Seeks to Eliminate Judicial Review from Public School Language

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On August 8, the Alabama Constitutional Revision Commission adopted a proposal to change the constitutional language addressing the right of Alabama’s children to a public school education. See minutes. What has caused great alarm among educators and those who have worked for honest constitutional reform is the fact that … Continued
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September 26, 2013

Alabama government, businesses prepare for Supreme Court healthcare ruling

Staff Report MONTGOMERY | Government planners and private businesses in Alabama are anticipating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday on the federal health care act. “Everyone is waiting for the ruling and then will plan accordingly,” Rosemary Elebash, Alabama director of the National Federation of Independent Business, said Wednesday. “I think everyone I know has … Continued
June 28, 2012