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Gas tax opponents denounce special session as “government malpractice”

Stop the Alabama Gas Tax PAC said that Alabamians should view Tuesday night’s special session announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey and the Legislature’s cooperation as “governmental malpractice.” “Montgomery politicians are coming for your wallet and they’re coming fast,” Ralph Long, chairman of the Stop the Alabama Gas Tax PAC said Wednesday. “This special session, held … Continued
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March 8, 2019

Gas tax opponents hold rally in Montgomery

Saturday, the Conservative Coalition held a rally in front of the State House in Montgomery to express their opposition to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to raise gas taxes on Alabama motorists by ten cents a gallon. Dr. Lou Campomenosi with the Coalition for Common Sense emceed the event. He said that the Alabama Business … Continued
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March 4, 2019

Opposition to Gov. Ivey’s fuel tax increase grows

A new Political Action Committee has been formed to fight Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed fuel tax increase. On Wednesday, Stop the Alabama Gas Tax responded to Ivey’s announcement of her proposal to increase the state’s gas tax. Ralph Long is the chairman of Stop the Alabama Gas Tax. “Gov. Kay Ivey has just proposed … Continued
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March 1, 2019

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne announces run for U.S. Senate

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Doug Jones. Byrne made the announcement in Mobile Just down the street from where he grew up. Friends and supporters gathered at Wintzell’s in downtown Mobile. In announcing his candidacy, Bradley emphasized that his campaign will focus on … Continued
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February 21, 2019