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Tax cuts put more money in your pocket

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne When I voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, I did so with a key principle in mind: money is better off in the hands of the American people than the coffers of the federal government. Our pro-growth bill cut taxes for people from every … Continued
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February 27, 2018
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The daycare bill, part II: It’s all about the money

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Here we go again. The daycare bill is back in the Alabama Legislature, and the hand-wringing has commenced. Only, most of it has occurred behind closed doors, away from the watchful eyes of the public and the media, back in the crevices of the State House, where the real … Continued
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January 31, 2018

US House passes Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter . Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution, which contains the framework for the joint House, Senate, and White House tax reform plan. “By passing this budget today, Congress is one step closer to enacting pro-growth tax reform that … Continued
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October 27, 2017

Montgomery judge orders mediation in Pouncey lawsuit

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Craig Pouncey lawsuit is headed for mediation. Pouncey, the Jefferson County Schools superintendent, filed a lawsuit earlier this year alleging various Alabama State Department of Education employees and a State School Board member conspired to block him from becoming the state school superintendent. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge … Continued
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October 12, 2017

Cullman judge accused of funneling court business to son

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Ethics Commission, on Wednesday, found cause to believe that Cullman County District Court Judge Kim Chaney violated state ethics laws by using his position for personal and/or family gain. Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton said Chaney stands accused of directing criminal appointments – assigning representation of … Continued
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October 6, 2017
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Great teachers make great students

By Sen. Cam Ward Alabama State Senate Over the past few years, I have made it a point to visit elementary and high school classrooms across Senate District 14. The passion of the teachers I meet never fails to inspire me. For many teachers, education is both a career and a calling to shape the … Continued
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September 14, 2017

Executive Order prohibits taxpayer funded lobbyists

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter After Governor Ivey signed Executive Order 706 on July 13, preventing all officials of the executive branch from appointing a registered lobbyist to any related agency, The Alabama Political Reporter asked the Ivey Administration about Governor Fob James’ Executive Order forbidding any State entity from hiring lobbyists. Governor James, … Continued
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August 28, 2017
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Government affairs or an orgy of greed and corruption?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter How much food and booze does it take to wash away embarrassment and shame? Is money the seductive elixir that so easily chills honest introspection, that allows our State’s leaders to dine freely on the spoils of corruption? In August, many of the State’s top leaders will embark on … Continued
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July 24, 2017