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Roby: Tax reform represents a “tremendous opportunity to move this country ahead”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 28, 2017, Congressional Republicans unveiled their highly-anticipated tax reform plan. U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, attended the House GOP summit to discuss the joint House, Senate, and White House plan to overhaul the nation’s complicated tax code. Roby explained the basics of the tax reform legislation set … Continued
October 2, 2017

Oliver Robinson shouldn’t go to jail alone

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Oliver Robinson is going to jail. Quite a few others should be going with him. If Robinson, a former State Representative, wants to redeem himself and maybe help the constituents he’s sold out, he’ll spend the next few weeks and months working to make sure the jail cells around … Continued
June 23, 2017

Strange joins effort to kill Death Tax

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Alabama Senator Luther Strange (R) announced that he is co-sponsoring repealing the Death Tax. The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 would permanently repeal the Federal estate tax, more commonly known as the death tax. The bill is sponsored by Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota) … Continued
March 16, 2017

Scammers Claim they are from the Attorney General’s Office

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter No one wants to go to jail. To avoid incarceration, most of us are willing to pay a hefty fine. Con Men know this too. Beware of anyone phoning and claiming to be with law enforcement demanding payment to avoid arrest. On Thursday, September 8, Alabama Attorney General Luther … Continued
September 14, 2016

CARES: Ripe for Fraud and Identity Theft

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Due to gross mismanagement of the CARES system, not only are Alabama’s most needy citizens in danger of identity theft, but the system’s many failures also open a gaping door to unchecked, fraudulent claims for CHIPs and Medicaid. After publication of APR’s article, “CARES: A Massive Technology Failure Costing … Continued
September 13, 2016

Rogers Supports Preventing IRS Abuse Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday June 15, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) supported HR5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. Congressman Rogers released a statement after the bill passed the House of Representatives, with his strong support. Rep. Rogers said, “This legislation is a common sense approach in preventing the … Continued
June 21, 2016

New Developments in Bentley Investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The investigation into Governor Robert Bentley has taken a new turn, with the recusal of US Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, George Beck. Those with knowledge of the investigation believe that Beck’s recusal is due to his long association with donors, consultants, and advisors, who have been … 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

Ted Cruz Visits Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, December 19, Texas Senator and Presidential candidate Ted Cruz was in Alabama with a visit to Daphne.  On Sunday he made an appearance in Trussville at the city’s civic center. Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Trussville) has endorsed Cruz.  Rep. Brooks told the crowd in Trussville, “In Senator … Continued
December 21, 2015

Gerritson Announces Candidacy for Congress Challenging Roby

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 1, an estimated 120 people were in a park in Wetumpka to hear Becky Gerritson formally declare her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress representing Alabama’s Second Congressional District. The prominent Wetumpka Tea Party co-founder and President said in a statement, “I am humbled to … Continued
October 2, 2015