House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics
Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families.
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See recent postsKilling overtime tax exemption is class warfare
Some Alabama lawmakers want to repeal the OT tax exemption to pay the private school tuition for rich families.
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Affordable and accessible child care is crucial to Alabama’s working families and the future of our workforce.
Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap
Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million.
Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
Alabama among worst states for working families, report says
Alabama also ranked last among states for working women.
Doug Jones says Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president”
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Monday addressed the Democratic National Convention and told the Democratic delegates and TV viewers watching at home that former Vice President Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president.” “Growing up in the South meant growing up in the midst of stark divisions,” Jones said. “But … Continued
Sewell urges Trump Administration to reverse food assistance rule
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, led a group of 19 senators and 120 U.S. representatives urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to rescind his department’s rule to restrict Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits for an estimated 3.1 million Americans. “This plan would disproportionately punish working families who are already … Continued
Roby supports plan to expand the Child Tax Credit
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, joined Ivanka Trump and leaders from the House and Senate to promote a plan to expand the child tax credit to help working families. “Expanding the child tax credit is the right thing to do,” Roby said at a news conference promoting the … Continued
Worley Says Clinton Fought For Working Families Her Entire Career
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, August 11, Democratic Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton was in Warren, Michigan, where she delivered a major economic speech. Ms. Clinton spoke about her commitment to fight for working families and build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman … Continued