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Katie Britt signs the “no new taxes” pledge

Britt is the first candidate in the 2022 Senate race to sign the pledge as a candidate for Senate.
August 16, 2021

Trump signs executive orders on drug pricing

President Donald Trump on Friday took executive action to deliver lower prescription drug prices to American patients. The president, joined by doctors, patients, state and local officials, and other invites guests, signed four executive orders on drug pricing. The executive orders direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, to take several steps … Continued
July 27, 2020

Americans for Tax Reform opposes the Protect Alabama Small Business Act

Americans for Tax Reform is opposing the Protect Alabama Small Business Act. Senate Bill 129 would regulate the relationships between franchisors and their Alabama franchisees. ATR sent a letter to members of the Alabama House of Representatives urging legislators to oppose Senate Bill 129 and its House companion bill HB352. ATR argues in the letter … Continued
May 21, 2019

The problem with a supermajority

There is a downside to supermajority control in government. Inevitably, no matter how many times you force through your agenda and ignore the cries from the other side of the aisle, the supermajority will eventually be unable to accomplish necessary, hard things. Because the necessary, hard things that need to be accomplished will be things … Continued
December 18, 2018

Americans for Tax Reform: Tax reform produced good news for Alabama

Americans for Tax Reform are promoting the benefits that Americans received from passage of the Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which passed the Congress and signed by President Donald J. Trump (R) last year. Ninety percent of wage earners have higher take-home pay today due to the landmark legislation. Senator Richard Shelby (R) voted … Continued
October 5, 2018

Proponents argue that juvenile justice reform will reduce youth crime

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Americans for Tax Reform hosted a presentation on Juvenile Justice Reform. ATR’s Jorge Marin argues that out-of-home placements for youth in the juvenile justice system cost taxpayers up to $162,000 per youth per year. Jorge Marin and ATR argue that these kinds of expenditures could be better applied … Continued
February 15, 2018