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Small business group endorses Kay Ivey for governor

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 the NFIB Alabama Political Action Committee has endorsed Kay Ivey for governor. The National Federation of Independent Businesses is the nation’s leading small-business association. NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash announced the endorsement Monday at a news conference at Southern Distributor/Auto Electric and Carburetor Co., an NFIB member business in Birmingham. The … Continued
September 19, 2018

Public Service Commission vote on Alabama Power rates benefits consumers

The Alabama Public Service Commission’s decision this week to allow Alabama Power Company to modify its rate system and to reduce rates for consumers a total of $337 million over the next two years is a triumph for ratepayers. Rate stability is something that Alabama Power customers have not always enjoyed. In the past four … Continued
May 7, 2018

Committee rejects legislation to sunset all the tax credits, exemptions and deductions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee voted to reject legislation that would have sunset most of the numerous tax credits, exemptions and deductions that have accumulated in the Alabama tax code over the decades. Senate Bill 187 was sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower, R-Mobile. … Continued
March 12, 2018

Ivey proclaims Small Business Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation formally declaring November 25 as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small Business Saturday is designed to celebrate and support small businesses and the impact it has on Alabama communities. The Friday after Thanksgiving, historically, is the largest shopping day of the year, … Continued
November 24, 2017

Wanted: Skilled workers to ensure Alabama’s success

By Rosemary Elebash and Jeff Lynn Ask business people to rank their top problems, and you find a consistent pattern. Taxes and regulations usually battle each other for the top spot. Finding qualified workers consistently ranks No. 3. These results — from monthly surveys of members of the National Federation of Independent Business — illustrate … Continued
March 23, 2017

Orr Bill Would Give Tax Credits to Businesses that Hire Apprentices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 10, the Alabama Senate Finance & Taxation Education Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 90, which is sponsored by Committee Chairman Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). This bill would provide an income tax credit of $1,000 to an employer, for each qualified apprentice of an employer, … Continued
February 12, 2016

Two-Year College Pays Hundreds of Thousands for Professional Legal Services

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter   MONTGOMERY—For over a decade, The State Board of Education has prohibited, “any institution under its authority, direction, and control from paying with State funds for the services of a lobbyist on a contract or consulting basis,” according to its own Board policies.   This prohibition has included … Continued
June 18, 2015

Despite Record Stock Market Highs Small-Business Owners Pessimistic about Expectation for Growth

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Stocks are soaring.   Last year the major stock market indices all were up over the year and 2013 has been a banner year with the Dow up more than 10% since January 1.  That has not translated to small business owners.   The National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly Index … Continued
March 19, 2013

Small Business Pessimistic Over Economy and Elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reports that in their September survey most small businesses were postponing hiring decisions until after the November 6th election. The state director of NFIB/Alabama Rosemary Elebash said, “Small-business owners are telling us that the political climate is more of a concern to … Continued
October 11, 2012

Small-Businesses Turning Pessimistic on Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism plummeted in June. According to the NFIB report the disappointing result is a reversal of several months of slow but positive growth.  The June index fell three points, falling to 91.4 and is at the lowest level … Continued
July 11, 2012