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Dial and Wilcox Craft Plan to Aid Parks

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 23, Alabama State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and State Representative Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) announced that they have a plan to generate up to $5 million additional dollars a year to help the cash strapped State parks. The duo announced that they plan to file legislation in … Continued
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September 24, 2015

Zeigler Says that Parks Should Not be Closed

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In April, the Governor’s office threatened to close up to 15 of Alabama’s 22 state parks unless the legislature gave more money to the State General Fund (SGF).  It took 3 budgets and two Special Sessions, but eventually the legislature relented and agreed to give ~$156 million to … Continued
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September 23, 2015

Senate Passes Tax Increases: Budget Deal Appears In Sight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 17, the Alabama Senate passed a tax increase on cigarettes as well as taxes on nursing home beds, and pharmacies.  Tax increases on car titles and auto rentals appear likely when the Senate convenes on Wednesday. The cigarette tax, HB3, was passed on a 21 to … Continued
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September 16, 2015

Anti-Tax Groups Feel Betrayed by Republican Lawmakers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, conservative anti-tax groups rallied on the Capitol steps in Montgomery, urging legislators not to balance the budget on the backs of the working people of Alabama. The event was organized by the Alabama Constitution Party and supported by the Tennessee Valley Constitutionalist Society, Constitution Clothing … Continued
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September 15, 2015

Tea Party Groups to Rally Today Against New Taxes

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the Senate will consider controversial proposals by the Alabama House of Representatives to raise taxes on nursing home beds, prescription drugs, cigarettes, car titles, car rentals/leases, etc.  The House is still considering controversial proposals to raise taxes on fuel, businesses, porn, and businesses that … Continued
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September 14, 2015

Bentley Administration Prepares for Cuts if Austere Budget Passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 8, the Alabama Legislature goes into session for the third time this year.  They are tasked with passing a State General Fund (SGF) budget to fund the State’s General Fund, beginning on October 1.  The legislature already passed a budget, but Alabama Governor Robert Bentley declared that “austere budget” … Continued
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September 8, 2015