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State Sen. Andrew Jones files bill to eliminate grocery tax

State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, has introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries. Jones’ bill, Senate Bill 144, is different from other recent efforts to eliminate the grocery tax in that his proposal would be revenue neutral and also neutral to the State Education Trust Fund.  In other words, … Continued
February 11, 2020
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Jim Zeigler has reminded everyone how useless the state auditor is

Alabama is known for its bad politicians.  From George Wallace to Mike Hubbard, and all the Guy Hunts and Robert Bentleys in between, we do political crooks better than anyone. And we’ve got more do-nothing, pander-happy, waste-of-space political dolts per capita than any other state.  But rarely — I’d say maybe even never — has … Continued
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February 7, 2020

Poarch Band of Creek Indians face uncertainty

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) has two serious problems which they hope to eliminate through relationships with current lawmakers both in Washington and Montgomery, but those prospects are dwindling. The tribe’s current worries have been exacerbated, given President Donald J. Trump’s hostility toward Indian gaming. The Poarch Creek Indians were noticeably absent in the 2018 … Continued
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December 4, 2018
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Alabama’s Future: Three-Tier or Free Enterprise?

By Jim Eddins As a small vineyard and winery owner in Alabama since 1971 (45 years), I have experience with adult beverage laws and taxes. Perennial adult beverage legislation, sponsored by the usual suspects, is caused by globalized competition for beer, wine and spirits. A legal concept, a.k.a., the Three-Tier System, is unique to the … Continued
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March 18, 2016