Chris Elliott

Alabama has some outstanding political leaders under 45

Many of you have lamented to me that it appears that all or most of our state political leaders are older folks. On first glance, that appears to be true. However, on a deeper observation we have some extremely talented younger stars on the horizon. In fact, they are already in the ring and making … Continued

Steve Flowers

April 22, 2020

Montgomery’s new occupation tax likely to be challenged by the legislature

Tuesday night, the Montgomery City Council voted to impose an occupation tax on everyone who works in the city of Montgomery. Tens of thousands of people would be adversely impacted by the move. The Alabama legislature appears to be on the verge of blocking the controversial measure. Earlier that day that Senate Government Affairs committee … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 19, 2020

Alabama leaders express thoughts and prayers for Kay Ivey as she begins cancer treatments

On Thursday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey revealed that she has a malignancy in her lung and that treatment will begin today with outpatient surgery at UAB followed by radiation treatments. Alabamians have reacted to the news with prayers and well wishes for the popular governor. Ivey is the First Republican woman governor in state history … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 20, 2019

Elliott out, Figures in on important transportation funding committee

In a surprise move, APR can confirm that Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this morning removed freshman State Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) committee. ATRIP-II is charged with deciding funding grants for state-maintained highway systems which includes local roads and bridges projects. Ivey’s office confirmed that State Sen. … Continued

Bill Britt

September 9, 2019

Opinion

I-10 bridge turns into unprincipled political theater

The I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project began as an economic growth issue but has turned into unprincipled political theater. Just a few months ago, the Alabama State Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation that allowed for the tolling of the proposed bridge to connect Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Two bills enabled the toll bridge — … Continued

Bill Britt

August 19, 2019

Public meeting to be held Thursday on toll plan for Mobile River Bridge

The Common Sense Campaign will be hosting a public meeting on the I-10 Mobile Bay Bridge. The meeting will be at 5 Rivers Community Center on the Mobile Causeway on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Baldwin County’s two State senators, Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, and Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Daphne, are both … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 14, 2019

Franchisors declare victory

The Alabama legislature has come and gone and the House of Representatives never took up either HB353 or SB129, the so-called “Protect Alabama Small Business Act.” Wednesday, the International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the Alabama House of Representatives for opposing HB352/SB129) in the Alabama Legislature. The IFA said that the legislation sought to codify franchise … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 10, 2019

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

Brandon Moseley

May 21, 2019

Committee gives favorable report to fantasy sports bill

On Wednesday, the Senate Tourism Committee gave a favorable report that would allow fantasy sports contests to be played legally in Alabama. House Bill 361 is sponsored by State Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette. During the House debate, South said that fantasy sports contest are games of skill and are not games of chance. Gambling is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 16, 2019

Bill passes Senate that would regulate franchise agreements

The Alabama state Senate passed a bill Thursday to regulate franchise agreements. Many businesses are locally owned and operated but are part of a national chain. Those contracts are generally written by the franchisor that owns the brand in their home state. Senate Bill 129, the Protect Alabama Small Business Act, is sponsored by State … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 13, 2019