American

American values leave no room for socialism

Last week, I was honored to address a group of newly naturalized citizens of the United States. It was an experience that gave me the opportunity to reflect on a question as old as our nation itself: “What does it mean to be an American?” In the United States, we don’t define citizenship as being … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 7, 2019

Opinion

Agriculture research funding needed

American agriculture has long been the envy of the world. Thanks to investment in plant and animal breeding, pest management, conservation and automation, U.S. farmers have more than doubled productivity since 1980, while reducing erosion and protecting the environment. If America is to remain a farming superpower, we must strengthen research efforts at our colleges … Continued

Jimmy Parnell

May 1, 2019

Opinion

Staying focused in a crazy Washington

Before the new Congress began at the start of this year, I made a prediction: with the new Democrat majority, we could expect crazy season from the left with Democrat members taking every chance they could to undermine President Donald Trump. I don’t claim to have a crystal ball, but I think I hit the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 19, 2019

Opinion

New federal judges in Alabama — Future legacy

Regardless of what happens in Donald Trump’s administration over the next two years, he will have a proven record of success as President especially if you are a conservative American. One of, if not the most important accomplishment of any president is the opportunity to appoint a United States Supreme Court Justice. Folks, Trump has … Continued

Steve Flowers

January 23, 2019

Opinion

What is Tax Reform 2.0?

Since Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, the American economy is booming, and Alabama families have more money in their pockets. By lowering taxes and simplifying the tax code, we have unlocked our economic potential and made life better for hardworking Americans. The economic numbers speak for themselves: higher wages, lower … Continued

Bradley Byrne

September 24, 2018

Opinion

A thank you note to Alabama’s teachers 

My oldest daughter just turned sixteen. She’s driving, and as a dad, it’s a thrilling, but scary moment in life — this week, she started the tenth grade, and the reality is that during the school year, she spends nearly as much time at school as she does around her mom and me. For young … Continued

Cam Ward

August 13, 2018

Opinion

A tax cut for Christmas

By Congressman Bradley Byrne This Christmas, the American people received a gift that isn’t found underneath the tree but will be found in your pocketbook and paychecks over the coming years. I’m talking about passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act represents the first major overhaul of our … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 22, 2017

Live-in childcare as “cultural exchange” $4.35 an hour, tax free

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Live-in child care for less than $200.00 a week? Sounds like a bargain. Known as au pair cultural exchange programs, a.k.a., “live-in nannies” from a foreign country is even popular with one member of Gov. Kay Ivey’s Administration. Au pair is French for (on par with). Au Pair International, … Continued

Bill Britt

June 16, 2017

Opinion

Faithful to the Mission

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the past 24 hours, I have received criticism and “atta boys” for my article “Greene County’s Burden.” Perhaps, I deserve both or neither, but at least people are talking. Before we published the first page on Alabama Political Reporter, we determined our mission would be to inform, educate … Continued

Bill Britt

July 19, 2016

Cigarette Tax Is Defeated in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 4, the House Ways & Means General Fund Committee rejected a measure to raise the cigarette tax by 25 cents a pack in a narrow 8 to 7 vote. Tobacco taxes were a key lynch-pin in both Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Chairman Steve Clouse’s (R-Ozark) plans … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 5, 2015