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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Bill Hightower

Former State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, announced that he is proud to be the only candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District to be endorsed by the conservative Club for Growth PAC. “I welcome the endorsement of fiscal conservatives like the Club for Growth PAC,” Hightower said. “We share the common goal of bringing fiscal responsibility … Continued
August 6, 2019

Shelby introduces bill creating a flat tax

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, reintroduced legislation to establish a flat tax on all income on Monday. Shelby has been a strong advocated for the Simplified, Manageable and Responsible Tax Act since his election to the Senate in 1986 and has introduced the legislation in each Congress. “Every year, Tax Day is a reminder to … Continued
April 16, 2019

Bill Hightower explores running for open 1st Congressional District seat

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he was running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. If Byrne is running for the Senate, that means that his 1st Congressional District seat will be open in the 2020 election. Former State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, announced Thursday he is exploring possibly running … Continued
February 22, 2019

On Tax Day, Shelby praises GOP tax cuts but calls for a flat tax

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, a Republican, on Tax Day Tuesday praised the GOP’s recent tax cuts as a positive for the average American taxpayer but, at the same time, called for going further to implement a so-called flat tax. As last-minute filers finished their annual returns, Shelby said the Republicans’ 2017 tax cuts benefit American … Continued
April 18, 2018

Brooks, Moore, Pittman attend candidate forum in Northport

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 17, 2017, three challengers to US Senator Luther Strange debated at Billy’s Grill in Northport before a full crowd of 150. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R), Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and state Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) all participated in the forum. The forum was co-sponsored … Continued
July 20, 2017

Interview with US Senate candidate Dom Gentile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Republican US Senate candidate Dom Gentile spoke with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about a variety of policy issues likely to come before the Senate. APR : the VA scandal exposed the fact that most Federal employees can not be fired, even for incompetence. Should that … Continued
June 14, 2017

Crumpton Opposes Flat Tax

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has supported switching our complicated current inome tax to a simple flat tax. His Democratic challenger, Ron Crumpton opposes a flat tax. Crumpton said, “Once again this year, like every other year he has been in the Senate, Richard Shelby has proposed legislation that … Continued
May 23, 2016

Alabama Officials in Washington Say the Country Needs Tax Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 18, US Senator Richard Shelby (R) said that he hoped that the new President would undertake tax reform.  US Representative Gary Palmer also issued a statement supporting tax reform. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “Tax Day serves as a disappointing reminder that our nation has not … Continued
April 20, 2016

Steve Forbes Speaks At Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Auburn Conservatives for Tomorrow (ACT) and Young America’s Foundation hosted former Republican Presidential candidate Steve Forbes on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the new Auburn Arena. Forbes told reporters that the economy is getting better but it is still not as strong a recovery as it should have been.  … Continued
March 31, 2014