There’s no doubt that 2015 will be a difficult year, as our state facing many difficult challenges. From plugging a massive hole in the budget to reforming our prisons, the Legislature…
Category: Politics
Turning the Page
As we turn the last page of the 2014 calendar, I want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for doing your part in making 2014 the most historic Republican year ever…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 6.0%, down from October’s rate of 6.3%, and below the October 2013 rate of…
Alabama November Job Growth Hits Highest Mark in 8 Years
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 6 percent in November, its lowest point since 2008, as job growth in sectors such as manufacturing and construction continues at a strong…
Is There a 'War on Christmas'?
In just a few days, millions of Christians around the world will be celebrating the birth of Christ. In the ancient city of Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, people from all…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Christmas time has always been one of my favorite holidays: it’s a time of giving to others; a time for visiting with family, some of whom we haven’t seen in a…
Newly Elected DeKalb GOP Chairman Pens Letter to Executive Committee
Hello Everyone, I'll take a minute to give a little personal information about myself and family. First of all, I have the privilege to be married to one of the most…
National Tax Organization Grades Alabama Tax Effort
The Council on State Taxation credited the Business Council of Alabama for helping pass legislation that updated the Taxpayers Bill of Rights and created the independent Alabama Tax Tribunal, which began…