By Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) As I write this opinion, I am a few days removed from the final round of Alabama’s budgeting melee. It was a thorough and exhausting…
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How Your Legislators Voted on recent Tax Bills
by Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Throughout the second special session of the Alabama Legislature several tax increase bills were considered in both the House and Senate. Southern Torch decided to see…
78/22 Split Between Education & General Fund Budgets is Key for Alabama’s Future
By Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) The Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist transcends time and was a catalyst for social change in its day. As we enter the second special session of…
One DeKalb Senator's Plan to Balance the General Fund without Taxes or Gambling
By Sen. Phil Williams, a Republican from Gadsden By now I'm sure that you've heard that Alabama has a budget problem. As the chairman for the State Senate Committee for Fiscal Responsibility,…
Governor Bentley Details Legislative Budget Cuts to Etowah County
GADSDEN—Governor Robert Bentley on Friday met with members of the Etowah County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the current budget crisis in the General Fund and the impact to Etowah County…
Northeast Alabama Senator Touts Committee’s Work Ethic
Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Chairman Sen. Phil Williams updated Business Council of Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee members today on the wide range of economic and fiscal issues that…
Alabama Senate Passes the Religious Display Freedom Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday, April 7th, the Alabama Senate passed the Religious Display Freedom Act (Senate Bill 277), sponsored by Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City). The bill affirms the First…
Senator Phil Williams Passes Alabama Jobs Act in Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday, March 31st, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 58, the Alabama Jobs Act, sponsored by Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) and Rep. Alan Baker (R-Brewton). HB58…