tax breaks

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced Wednesday the Delta Regional Authority has awarded $127,877 to Opportunity Alabama in support of rural revitalization and development in opportunity zones across the Black Belt. Alabama’s Black Belt is the only region in the state with five consecutive opportunity zones, areas where investors receive tax incentives to invest in … Continued

I’m going to ask you a question, and before you land on the answer that your chosen political affiliation has conditioned you to provide, I want you to think about it. Really think about it. For just a second or two. When is the last time the Alabama Legislature did anything for you, the common … Continued

Why is it always the responsibility of the working class in Alabama? Everything falls to them. Not enough money for social programs? Cut government workers. Not enough money for health care? Cut teachers’ benefits. Need new prisons? Take from veterans. And now, need new roads and bridges? Take it from the folks going to work … Continued

During the last 15 years, biofuels have been a hot topic in the energy production world. You could hardly turn on the television or radio without hearing about the latest research and benefits of biofuels, which can be produced from agricultural and forest residues and dedicated energy crops. In fact, to help encourage the development … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to the Fifth Annual Small Business Friendliness Survey, Alabama received a D+ for its overall business friendliness, dropping from its B grade just a year ago. The survey conducted between April 13, 2016 and May 6, 2016, polled 12,169 skilled professionals from across the United States, operating across … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Alabama released a written statement following her vote against the House Republican Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Resolution. Representative Sewell said, “Today, I voted against the Republican Fiscal Year 2013 Budget resolution, a budget proposal that would result in harsh cuts to vital programs, … Continued