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McMillan expresses support for S.1117/H.R.2319

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) recently wrote an editorial supporting passage of legislation to restore legislation involving governments and money market funds, S.1117/H.R. 2319. McMillan is also Alabama’s Treasurer-elect. “Alabama’s growing economy requires increased investments in areas like K-12 education, public colleges and universities, health care, transportation, affordable housing, public safety, … Continued
November 20, 2018

The real danger for small loan borrowers

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In this Legislative Session, the fight to further restrict payday and other small lending operations began with half-truths, false claims of support, and conservative lawmakers making common cause with the State’s most liberal organization. Under the notion of protecting lower income families, single mothers, and minorities from themselves, a … Continued
April 26, 2017

Gas tax increase bill is effectively dead

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 13, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives rejected a bill supported by House leadership that would have raised fuel taxes on the people of Alabama by nine cents per gallon in three phases between September 1, 2017 and 2024. Special interests including: the road builders, the trucking … Continued
April 14, 2017

Roby on Approaching Student Loan Deadline

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery wrote in her newsletter that President Obama and Senate Democrats are playing politics with student loan interest rates and should support the student loan plan passed by the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Roby said, “In May, the House passed a … Continued
June 25, 2013

Federal Reserve Responds to Fiscal Cliff Uncertainty by Buying More Debt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee met and in an 11 to 1 vote they decided that the economy needed much more vigorous action by the Federal Reserve. The Committee announced it, “Seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. The Committee remains concerned that, without sufficient policy … Continued
December 14, 2012