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Tell Your Lawmakers, “No New Taxes.”

By John Rice President, Alabama Foundation for Limited Government Gov. Robert Bentley is welcoming lawmakers back to town today to raise taxes and pass the State General Fund Budget. We have been hearing how our State government is in need of much, much, much more money from the taxpayers. This just is not the case. … Continued
August 4, 2015

Promises to Keep

By John Rice President, Alabama Foundation for Limited Government Gov. Robert Bentley and scores of lawmakers promised not to raise taxes throughout election season just last year. Now, Governor Bentley is breaking his promise, and he says he has been meeting with most lawmakers in an attempt to get them to break their promises, too. … Continued
July 31, 2015

Alabama Free Market Alliance Opposes $150 million House GOP Tax Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 11, the Founder of the Alabama Free Market Alliance Paul Reynolds released a statement opposing the tax package being promoted by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Alabama) and his House GOP leadership team. Reynolds wrote that, “Smaller government should be aspirational, not a fear tactic.” Reynolds … Continued
May 12, 2015

Charter School Bill Expected on House Floor Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 17, multiple sources are reporting that the Alabama House leadership is expected to bring the controversial Charter Schools bill to the House floor in the Wednesday session of the Alabama House which begins at 3:00 pm. On Tuesday, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives … Continued
March 18, 2015

Did Chairman Armistead Ask for AEA-PCI Money?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just hours before the start of the Alabama GOP Summer dinner, members of the Party’s Executive Committee received an email alleging that Chairman Bill Armistead plotted to take money from the Alabama Education Association, (AEA) and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, (PCI), by funneling it through a third-party … Continued
June 24, 2014

Marsh’s New Dark Money Group Financed by His Other Dark Money Foundation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Conservatives for Alabama’s Future is another dark money group that says it is “a community of citizens who believe less government, lower taxes, and traditional family values make our great state better.” In fact, Conservatives for Alabama’s Future is paid for by another dark money 501 (c) 4 —the … Continued
April 21, 2014

Attacking the Messenger, Ignoring the Message (And Leaks)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Foundation for Limited Government is under attack for allegedly violating the Fair Campaign Practice Act (FCPA). Senate President Pro Tem, Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has accused the foundation of breaking the State’s Fair Campaign Practice Act as well as being a front for the Alabama Education Association. But, … Continued
April 16, 2014

Del Marsh Complaint over Anti-Corruption Ads Heads to AG

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Senate Pro Temp Del Marsh has asked that Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett to review the legality of advertisements funded by the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Bennett, though, has forwarded the complaint to the Office of the Attorney General, saying that as a matter of protocol, that … Continued
April 11, 2014

GOP Chairman Accuses Foundation of “Dirty, Potentially Unlawful, Political Tricks”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, Chairman of the ALGOP Bill Armistead leveled a barrage of attacks on the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government. Armistead claims that the organization is participating in “Dirty, Potentially Unlawful, Political Tricks.” In a press release, Armistead called the group “elusive,” complaining about the “Take The Pledge” television … Continued
March 31, 2014

Foundation Asks Legislators to Sign Anti-Corruption Pledge

Staff Report On Thursday, the Foundation for Limited Government asked legislators to sign an anti-corruption pledge. John Rice encouraged a new commitment to fair government practices that limit the amount of government contracts and graft that lawmakers and family can receive from the state while lawmakers are still in office. Stan Cooke, candidate for Lt. … Continued
March 21, 2014