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Two state lawmakers hope one bill can raise revenue, curb smoking

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter With a looming budget crisis and a large population of unhealthy smokers, Alabama could find a partial solution to both problems in taxes, some advocates and politicians say. Alabama has one of the nation’s highest rates of cigarette smoking, known to cause many health problems and raise medical costs in … Continued
January 30, 2012

Madison County commissioners give out $2 million as they please

Staff Report HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The seven members of the Madison County Commission last year passed out about $2 million in taxpayer money to schools, libraries, museums, attractions and other organizations as they saw fit. It’s a system based on personal preference, as each commissioner chooses how to spend their own district budget. And that … Continued
December 27, 2011

Roby: Rewriting Tax Policy Every Two Months is “Not a Good Way to Run a Railroad”

Staff Report As Senate Kicks the Can Down the Road, House Calls for the Regular Order WASHINGTON—Rep. Martha Roby made the following comments today regarding ongoing congressional negotiations over legislation to extend the payroll tax holiday, reform unemployment insurance, force a decision on the Keystone Pipeline, and adjust the Sustainable Growth Rate: “Last week, the … Continued
December 21, 2011