Alabama Foundation for Limited Government

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would call for a Constitutional Amendment to “regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of moneys to influence elections and governmental actions.” The constitutional amendment is the brainchild of Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who says the primary purpose of the bill is … Continued

By John Rice President, Alabama Foundation for Limited Government Gov. Robert Bentley and scores of lawmakers promised not to raise taxes throughout election season just last year. Now, Governor Bentley is breaking his promise, and he says he has been meeting with most lawmakers in an attempt to get them to break their promises, too. … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Conservatives for Alabama’s Future is another dark money group that says it is “a community of citizens who believe less government, lower taxes, and traditional family values make our great state better.” In fact, Conservatives for Alabama’s Future is paid for by another dark money 501 (c) 4 —the … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Foundation for Limited Government is under attack for allegedly violating the Fair Campaign Practice Act (FCPA). Senate President Pro Tem, Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has accused the foundation of breaking the State’s Fair Campaign Practice Act as well as being a front for the Alabama Education Association. But, … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Senate Pro Temp Del Marsh has asked that Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett to review the legality of advertisements funded by the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Bennett, though, has forwarded the complaint to the Office of the Attorney General, saying that as a matter of protocol, that … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—”The politicians told us to trust them and gave us their word that they’d clean up Montgomery. But Speaker Mike Hubbard’s Handshake with Alabama was nothing more than an illusion.” These are the words of John Rice, President of the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Last week, Rice, a … Continued