Rosemary Elebash

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

  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

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

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

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