Tag: tax reform

Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs bold tax reform in order to compete with neighboring states

Alabama is at a pivotal crossroads. While the legislature repeatedly boasts of budget surpluses, Alabamians are left wondering: Why is the government hoarding their hard-earned money? 

State Sen. Carnley looks to tackle tax reform, education in next regular session; Questions unnecessary bills — 'Are there bills that we need to be trying to repeal versus always creating laws?'

'I said it's amazing that all these bills just come out, but are there bills that we need to be trying to repeal versus always creating laws?'

Justin Bogie: Alabama lawmakers can look to Missouri for bold tax reforms

Why, at a time when Alabama’s state government has its largest surplus in state history, is our legislature not acting more like Missouri and so many other states?