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Trump signs coronavirus response legislation supported by Shelby, Jones

The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Wednesday. President Donald Trump promptly signed the bipartisan legislation. The legislative package unlocks billions of dollars in funding to combat the Coronavirus and provides further relief for families, businesses and industries negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Both U.S. Senators, Richard Shelby and … Continued
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March 19, 2020

State Sen. Garlan Gudger appointed to Alabama Small Business Commission

Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Small Business Commission, it was announced Thursday.  Gudger, owner of Southern Accents Architectural Antiques in Cullman, was appointed to a two-year term by Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh.  The commission, made up of 30 legislators and small business owners, was formed in … Continued
September 27, 2019
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Qualifications? Meeting a payroll

Governor Hunt once told me, “John, before anyone runs for office or becomes a journalist, they would be well-served to have met a payroll first.  What a profound statement and I agree 100 percent.  If you have kept up with my resume, I worked for the Hunt administration in economic development during the late 80’s … Continued
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July 31, 2019
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We need a level playing field for franchise owners in Alabama

 I knew it had happened to me, so I concluded it was happening to others. I’m a small business owner, and for years, I owned and operated small catastrophe-restoration franchises in Mobile and Baldwin counties. If your home or store had fire or water damage, my team and I would come in and restore your … Continued
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April 30, 2019

Brooks, Roby, Aderholt honored as “Guardians of Small Business” by the NFIB

Congress members Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), and Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) have been named as “Guardians of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (“NFIB”). “I appreciate the National Federation of Independent Business again honoring me as a ‘Guardian of Small Business’ for my 100% voting record on key issues important to … Continued
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October 2, 2018

Speaker McCutcheon announces today will be Small Business Day at the Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, announced that the House will hold a “Small Business Day” in the House chamber on Tuesday. The House special order calendar will be stacked with bills that are reportedly designed to help small businesses thrive, grow, and provide needed jobs. The … Continued
February 20, 2018
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Exciting news on the economic front

By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Regardless of what is dominating the news cycle on any given day, the economy is always an issue on the minds of hardworking Alabamians. The ability to get and keep a job in order to provide for your family is so important. That is why the President, Congress, and local … Continued
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January 17, 2018

State Rep. Danny Garrett will seek re-election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Tussville, will seek re-election this year. Garrett filed qualifying papers this week with the Alabama Republican Party to run for another term representing House District 44. Garrett, who was first elected in 2014, currently represents part of Jefferson County including Trussville, Clay and parts of … Continued
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January 11, 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
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November 24, 2017

Byrne, Roby and Aderholt comment on release of tax reform bill

By Brandon Moseley AlabamaPolitical Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House Republican caucus unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, issued a statement in response to the introduction. “Tax reform has the potential to make America boom … Continued
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November 3, 2017