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We Are Not All Alike

By Terry Lathan Chairman, Alabama Republican Party   Remember that time the Republicans in the Alabama Legislature accomplished these reforms? • Saved $1 billion annually by slashing government employment, consolidating agencies and deleting duplicate services while also passing strong economic incentives • Implemented historic school choice and charter schools • Enacted a rolling reserve fund … Continued
April 25, 2016

Strange Applauds EPA Decision to Withdraw Emission Rule Which Would have Outlawed Most Auto Racing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 18, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange applauded a decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw a proposed emission rule which effectively would have effectively prevented the use of converted street vehicles for off-street racing. AG Strange said, “I am pleased the EPA listened to … Continued
April 19, 2016

Impeachment Is the Wrong Way

By Dr. Henry C. Mabry Much talk has swirled around Montgomery about impeachment of Gov. Robert Bentley. It would be understandable if the Governor had engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors; however, this issue boils down to sordid innuendo for which the biggest of rumors may never have even happened. At least the person of … Continued
April 18, 2016

Uncertainty Killing Growth, Hurting Our Communities

By Rep. Darrio Melton Over the past 5 years, Alabama has invested millions to bring businesses to our state. We have sent representatives around the world to declare Alabama “open for business” to recruit top-tier corporations into Alabama. But if there’s one thing any investor knows, it’s that uncertainty is bad for business. In the … Continued
April 5, 2016

Bentley Creates Minority Affairs Office

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   Wednesday, March 11, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA).   Governor Bentley said, “Alabama has a unique history in promoting civil rights for minorities, and the courage and boldness of our citizens is a testament to the principles … Continued
March 14, 2016

Zeigler Comments On Powerball Rigging Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 24, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said, that the growing lottery rigging scandal shows that government cannot run things right, and that states that participated in the Powerball lottery could be facing a class action suit. Auditor Zeigler said, “The government cannot run things right, … Continued
December 28, 2015

Byrne Pleased that Obama Signed NDAA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Wednesday, November 25, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement after President Barack H. Obama signed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Byrne said, “I’m pleased President Obama finally decided to put politics aside and sign the National Defense Authorization Act today. As you may … Continued
November 30, 2015

More of the Same Reform?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— During the 2015 Legislative Session, the State Legislature created the Joint Committee on Alabama Public Pensions with the expressed purpose of reforming the State Pension plan.  Republicans have repeatedly expressed a desire to overhaul the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), in an effort to control cost. Ideas … Continued
August 25, 2015

Byrne Says Entitlement Programs The True Drivers of Debt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 28, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) spoke on out-of-control spending on entitlements and how those programs needed to be reformed to remain solvent. Congressman Byrne said in a statement: “We are already over $18 trillion in debt, and little has been done to rein in our out-of-control … Continued
July 29, 2015

Allen Proposes Legislation to Protect Monuments

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 13, the Alabama legislature returned to Montgomery for a Special Session to address the General Fund budget. While we still have not seen the actual bills the Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is advocating, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) has introduced legislation to protect Alabama’s cultural … Continued
July 17, 2015