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Roby says growth rate proves Republican policies are working

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said in an email to constituents that recent economic growth numbers are, “proof that our pro-growth policies are working.” “Our economy grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, marking the fastest economic expansion in this country in nearly four years. More proof that our pro-growth policies are working … Continued

August 8, 2018

Aderholt says 3.9 percent unemployment is proof tax cuts are working

In July, unemployment dropped to just 3.9 percent. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, cited this fact as “proof” that the controversial Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is working. Republican in Congress passed the bill late last year without any support from congressional Democrats. “Proof that the tax cuts Congress passed are working: 1.5 million people have … Continued

August 7, 2018

The number of Alabamians working is at an 11-year high

Friday Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that Alabama’s wage and salary employment measured 2,042,400 in June, a ten-year high. The last time it measured at or above this level was in December 2007, when it measured 2,045,800. This is the largest number of Alabamians working since before the Great Recession. “Wage and … Continued

June 19, 2018

A tax code that works

Each April, Americans across the country face great frustration and inconvenience in filing their taxes. Fortunately, this Tax Day marked the last time Americans would file their taxes under the old tax code. Thanks to passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Americans will now have a simpler and fairer tax code. I was … Continued

April 24, 2018

Fighting for rural America

By U.S Rep. Bradley Byrne Approximately 46 million people call rural America home, according to information from the Department of Agriculture. These rural communities make up the backbone of our state and play a substantial role in the overall American economy. Unfortunately, rural communities are facing some serious challenges. For the first time on record, … Continued

January 15, 2018

President Trump signs Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 22, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, HR1, into law. Republicans almost universally applauded the plan. “It has truly been a great week! Between passing pro-growth tax reform and learning that the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery landed the F-35 program, … Continued

December 26, 2017

Federal funding for CHIP program still up in the air ahead of Christmas break

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Both political parties say that funding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a priority; however, the two parties have not reached any sort of agreement on how to actually pay for the costly program. “Congressman Robert Aderholt called me early this morning and they are working to get … Continued

December 21, 2017

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final version of HR1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Following passage, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement supporting the passage of “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” “American families know best how to spend their hard-earned dollars, not politicians in … Continued

December 21, 2017

Senate passes historic tax cut bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” HR1, narrowly passed in the Senate by a vote of 51-48. Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators: Richard Shelby and Luther Strange voted in favor of HR1. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most significant piece of tax cut legislation to pass … Continued

December 20, 2017

Congress could vote on final tax reform bill as early as today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congress is on the verge of passing the largest tax reform package since 1986, slashing corporate and individual tax rates for most Americans. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that the reform package will grow the economy and create more jobs if passed. “We are on the cusp of something … Continued

December 19, 2017