MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday applauded Alabama House members for approving a key component of his jobs and economic development agenda. Representatives approved House Bill 159, a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize an incentives program to help recruit more companies to Alabama. The measure would also help existing businesses expand and hire more workers
House Passes Key Economic Development Bill
Despite scare tactics, lawmakers approve bi-partisan plan to recruit new jobs, retain existing industry MONTGOMERY – Alabama is one step closer to having a major weapon in its economic development arsenal, as the House of Representatives passed a key job-growth bill on Thursday. House members passed a constitutional amendment that allows voters to give the
AEA Cries ‘Wolf’ Again on Jobs Bill
Like previous attempts, hollow scare tactics don’t ring true By State Representative Blaine Galliher Just like Aesop’s The Boy Who Cried ‘Wolf,’who failed to realize his continued falsehoods would make people distrust him, the Alabama Education Association and its new chief, Henry Mabry are once again sounding a false alarm on a key economic development bill,
Armistead Praises Job Creation Bills Passed by Alabama Republicans
BIRMINGHAM, AL – On Tuesday, the Alabama House passed two important bills out of their chamber, demonstrating Republicans’ commitment to passing legislation that will help put more Alabamians to work. The ‘Heroes for Hire’ Tax Credit Act, House Bill 152, sponsored by Representative DuWayne Bridges of Valley, will offer a $2,000 tax credit to businesses which
“Heroes for Hire” Veterans Jobs Bill Passes House
Legislature continues focus on job growth legislation MONTGOMERY – A proposal to help returning Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans find work passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday, as lawmakers continued their commitment to making job growth legislation the top priority in the 2012 Regular Session. The House also passed enabling legislation for the
Senate Approves Proposals Aimed at Improving Private Sector Economy
MONTGOMERY – Members of the Alabama Senate today continued carrying out their commitment to prioritizing and passing legislation that will improve the state’s private sector economy. “Leading into the session we pledged to focus first and foremost on proposals that will improve Alabama’s economy and today we continued to pass legislation that will do just
Chapman: College Students Join Chapman for State of the State Activities
Several members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity from Troy University joined Secretary of State Beth Chapman to discuss state government issues before the annual State of the State address. The young men toured the State Capitol and learned about the functions of the secretary of state’s office: from elections to business services. Following their
Roby Column – February 6, 2012
Roby Column U.S. Representative Martha Roby February 6, 2012 Honest Budget Act: Americans are disappointed with the dysfunction in Washington—the people see politicians talking about budget savings and future spending cuts that never seem to materialize. Their frustration is justified, and many Members of Congress, including myself, share it. My freshman class came to Washington
Frank Luntz Gives Voice to the People
Highly acclaimed political analyst, Mr. Frank Luntz will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Republican Party 2012 Chairman’s Dinner, being held on February 24th, 7:00 p.m., at the Birmingham Sheraton.
Chapman Presents National Award to Condoleezza Rice
ASHINGTON— On Saturday, Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman personally presented former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with the Margaret Smith Chase American Democracy Award at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. This ceremony was in conjunction with the National Association of Secretaries of State winter meeting where Secretary Chapman, as current President of