This week we’ve seen more great news for Alabama, as our state’s unemployment rate has dropped sharply from 10 percent in July to 8.1 percent last month. That’s proof that House Republican’s pro-growth economic policies are working and we’re heading in the right direction. However, if this recession has taught us anything it is that [...]
By Bob Johnson The Associated Press Original Article Published:Thursday, Janary 12, 2012 MONTGOMERY | Republican leaders in the Alabama Legislature said Wednesday that their priority at the beginning of the 2012 regular session next month will be to pass bills that will encourage businesses to create jobs. Senate President Pro-Tem Del Marsh said the first [...]
By: Marie Leech, The Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Allowing charter schools in Alabama — one of just nine states that doesn’t allow them — will be a priority in the upcoming legislative session, Rep. Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, told the Birmingham Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon. “The status quo is not an option,” said Hubbard, who [...]