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56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy

“We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,” the groups wrote.
January 31, 2025

Aderholt reflects on the past decade in Congress

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, has served the people of Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through four presidencies. Aderholt recently released a list of his top 10 moments of the past decade in an email to constituents. “Serving as your Congressman from the 4th District of Alabama is the honor of my life,” Aderholt said. “Here are … Continued
January 1, 2020

Sewell announces $127,877 grant to support opportunity zones in the Black Belt

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
August 15, 2019

Proposed beach express toll road is in an Opportunity Zone

Baldwin County voters are going to be able to go to the polls to vote on whether to approve a constitutional amendment allowing the construction of a toll road extending the Baldwin Beach Express from Interstate 10 to Interstate 65. The new 24 miles of road will go from Loxley where the existing Beach Express … Continued
July 15, 2019

Shelby introduces bill creating a flat tax

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, reintroduced legislation to establish a flat tax on all income on Monday. Shelby has been a strong advocated for the Simplified, Manageable and Responsible Tax Act since his election to the Senate in 1986 and has introduced the legislation in each Congress. “Every year, Tax Day is a reminder to … Continued
April 16, 2019

Aderholt expresses optimism ahead of midterm elections

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, was in Vestavia speaking to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club Saturday. “While I don’t represent Jefferson County I do represent a lot of the counties around Jefferson County,” said Representative Aderholt. “Working with Gary Palmer is quite an honor. All seven of us feel that we represent the whole state without … Continued
October 15, 2018

Americans for Tax Reform: Tax reform produced good news for Alabama

Americans for Tax Reform are promoting the benefits that Americans received from passage of the Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which passed the Congress and signed by President Donald J. Trump (R) last year. Ninety percent of wage earners have higher take-home pay today due to the landmark legislation. Senator Richard Shelby (R) voted … Continued
October 5, 2018

What is Tax Reform 2.0?

Since Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, the American economy is booming, and Alabama families have more money in their pockets. By lowering taxes and simplifying the tax code, we have unlocked our economic potential and made life better for hardworking Americans. The economic numbers speak for themselves: higher wages, lower … Continued
September 24, 2018

Rogers credits Republicans for strong economy

Thursday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, told constituents in Moody that the strong economy is due to Republican policies. “When the new Congress came in we immediately began trying to rip out regulations that the Obama administration put on,” Rogers said. We used the Congressional Review Act to rip out regulations that we thought were onerous. … Continued
August 21, 2018