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Vote Bentley!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been pummeled by fellow conservatives and even the liberal leaning media. Most of the attacks from the right are steeped in an ideology so ridged it threatens reason. While those from the … Continued
April 6, 2015

Amid Allegations of Threats ALFA Says Premium Tax Credit Fair

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A spokesmen from the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) says they will fight the Governor’s proposal to make Insurance Premium Tax fairer to all insurance providers. Insurance Premium Taxes paid into the State’s General Fund Budget are the single largest revenue generator for the beleaguered fund. According to Gov. … Continued
March 25, 2015

Roby Announces House Votes To Block New EPA Power Grab

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 10, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced in a written statement that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure attempting to prevent an EPA overreach that would potentially harm Alabama’s farmers and foresters by imposing unnecessary environmental regulations. Rep.  Martha Roby praised … Continued
September 15, 2014

ALFA Endorses Harri Anne Smith in District 29

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 27 the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) voted to endorse Alabama State Senator Harri Anne Smith (I) in the Senate District 29 race.  SD 29 consists of Houston, Geneva and Dale Counties. The group said that Senator Smith is a longtime supporter of agriculture and farmers in the Wiregrass. … Continued
August 28, 2014

Convicted Politico Launches Lobbying Group: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—To avoid felony charges, as a part of his plea agreement, disgraced former lawmaker and insurance salesman, Greg Wren, resigned from office. On April 1, 2014, just before being placed in handcuffs and hauled off for booking, Wren told the assembled press that he was relieved, and was looking … Continued
July 11, 2014

Brett King Wins Straw Poll

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 10, candidate for Alabama State Senate District 17 (SD 17) Brett King joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and candidates from around the State when he spoke to Jefferson County Republicans at their 2014 meeting and Straw Poll event. King ended the event with the most … Continued
May 11, 2014

Brett King Endorsed By Blount County Farmers Federation in District 17

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 27 members of the Blount County Chapter of the Alabama Farmers Federation voted unanimously to endorse Brett King (R) for Alabama State Senate representing District 17. The farmers group cited his rural upbringing, his understanding of agricultural issues and fiscal conservative beliefs in their decision to … Continued
April 3, 2014

Former Congressman Bonner Receives Cultivator Award

Staff Report Former U.S. Congressman Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, received the inaugural Cultivator Award from the Alabama Farmers Federation on the final day of the organization’s 92nd annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 6. Bonner was recognized for his nearly 30 years of service to Alabama as a congressional staffer and U.S. representative. In Congress, he stood … Continued
December 13, 2013

Governor Praises Alabama Farmers

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Friday, Gov. Robert Bentley addressed more than 1,300 farmers from across the State for the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 92nd annual meeting in Montgomery. Bentley praised the farmers for being a big part of the State’s economic drivers and job creators. He compared his own work life to that … Continued
December 9, 2013

Phil Williams Campaigning in St. Clair County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama State Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City was in Ashville talking to the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation seeking their endorsement. Senator Williams’ district currently consists of Etowah and Cherokee Counties; but redistricting means that in the 2014 election it will expand to include parts … Continued
October 21, 2013