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Opinion

Vote Bentley!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been pummeled by fellow conservatives and even the liberal leaning media. Most of the attacks from the right are steeped in an ideology so ridged it threatens reason. While those from the … Continued

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April 6, 2015

Governor Bentley Optimistic About His Tax Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 31, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) addressed the members of the Capital Press Corps, including the Alabama Political Reporter, in an informal press conference at the Alabama State House regarding his legislative priorities during the 2015 Legislative session. Governor Bentley spoke individually with legislators on the floor … Continued

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April 6, 2015

Bentley Asks Legislature to Give him His Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans run for office promising limited government and lower taxes.  Alabama is a State government run almost entirely by Republicans.  The state has a Republican Governor, Lt. Governor, State Supreme Court, and overwhelming Republican Supermajority in both houses of the State legislature.  But instead of downsizing Alabama government and … Continued

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March 25, 2015

Is State Missing Opportunity in General Fund Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It is an accepted fact that crisis breeds action that would not have happened without the crisis. This can be both good and bad. The shortfall in the general fund is certainly going to lead to things: taxes, downsizing, or consolidations that would not have occurred if tax revenues were up … Continued

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March 12, 2015

Legislature Finishes Busy First Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued

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March 9, 2015

Congress Passes Fiscal Cliff Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate overwhelmingly passed a fiscal cliff deal 89 to 8 on Monday night that was crafted by Vice President Jo Biden (D) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) from Kentucky. Alabama Senator Richard Shelby (R) voted “no” while Sen. Jeff Sessions voted for the measure. The U.S. House … Continued

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January 2, 2013

America is Poised to Go Over the Fiscal Cliff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate adjourned Sunday evening without voting to pass anything to address the fiscal cliff crisis which threatens to raise taxes on almost all American workers. Every tax bracket will pay more taxes in 2013 than they did in 2012 and many more Americans will pay income taxes.  A … Continued

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December 31, 2012

Fiscal Cliff Will Affect Most Americans Not Just Wealthy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter If the President and the Congress choose to take the nation over the fiscal cliff, tax rates will rise to levels not seen since 2000 AD…..and in some cases will actually be higher for some Americans. In 2013, the six income tax brackets of 2012 will be replaced with five tax … Continued

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November 30, 2012

Bonner Calls on President Obama and Senator Reid to Join Congressional Republicans on Reforming the Tax Code

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said that raising taxes on Americans who make over $250,000 a year is bad for an already weak economy and calls on the President and the Democrat controlled Senate to join with the House in extending the current tax rates. Rep. Bonner said, … Continued

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August 15, 2012