‘No gas tax’ rally brings dozens to State House
Opponents of Gov. Kay Ivey‘s gas tax proposal rallied against the $300 million tax increase bill on Saturday that they say breaks the promises candidates just made to their constituents this past election cycle Dozens of Alabamians showed up in protest on the steps of the State House in Montgomery including Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler who says one of the problems with the proposed gas tax increase is that it, “Has no expiration date.” “It will be in perpetuity. If gas prices go up to $2.50 or $3.00 a gallon we still have to pay the tax or when Trump goes up after President Trump is gone it goes up to $5 a gallon we still have to pay it,” Zeigler explained according to the Alabama Political Reporter. In January, Zeigler proposed a gas tax increase alternative dubbed “Plan Z,” which stands for “zero tax increases and zero congestion on our roads. Zeigler says Plan Z can provide about $900 million in new road construction funds from present revenues. Conservative’s for Better Leadership President Apryl Marie Fogel* “We need to call all of our elected officials and tell them that we don’t want this,” Fogel said according to APR. “66 percent of the gas tax will go to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Fogel explained further that 25 percent of the taxes raised will go to counties, and only 8.5 will go to towns and cities. “We need you. We need your neighbors. We need your Sunday school class” to call their legislators and the Speakers office and the Governor’s office and tell them to vote NO,” Fogel added. Other speakers included North Alabama Tea Party Chairman Charles Orr, Retired Air Force Colonel Mike Parsons, Frank Dillman on behalf of the Alabama Libertarian Party. Watch footage of the rally below: The gas tax increase proposal Last week, Ivey introduced the gas tax increase proposal as part of her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan as a means to pay for infrastructure improvements. “My Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan is a comprehensive approach to a glaring issue affecting citizens in every corner of the state,” Ivey said announcing her plan. “After 27 years of stagnation, adequate funding is imperative to fixing our many roads and bridges in dire need of repair. By increasing our investment in infrastructure, we are also making a direct investment in public safety, economic development, and the prosperity of our state.” Editor’s note: Apryl Marie Fogel is also the publisher of Alabama Today.
Conservative groups unite to host ‘Stop the Gas Tax’ rally Saturday
Activists from around the state will be taking to the steps of the State House on Saturday, March 2 to protest the proposed gas tax increase that the state legislature is expected to take up this session. The rally is being promoted by a coalition of groups that include the Alabama Legislative Watchdogs, Common Sense Campaign (a Mobile based tea party organization), the Libertarian Party of Alabama, the Alabama Conservative Coalition, the Constitution Party, and others. Earlier this week, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her proposal to raise the state’s gas tax 10-cents to pay for infrastructure improvements. The Stop the Gas Tax Increase rally will take placeSaturday, March 2 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on the State House steps across from the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery.
Alabamians rally with Concerned Women of America in support of Brett Kavanaugh SCOTUS confirmation
Nearly a hundred conservatives from throughout the Birmingham area braved the Alabama summer heat to join Concerned Women for America (CWA) — the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization — on Thursday, August 23, 2018 for a rally on their national bus tour. Gathered outside of Hoover Tactical in Hoover, Ala., the CWA team joined with local conservative leaders to rally conservative Alabamians to use their voices encourage Sen. Doug Jones to support Kavanaugh’s confirmation. This was their only stop in Alabama before heading south to Tallahassee and then Jacksonville, Florida rounding out a national bus tour that will end in Washington, D.C. “This is the moment conservative women and evangelical voters have been waiting for and a huge reason why they voted for President Trump,” said Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America in a press release. “This in an historic moment for our nation, and I could not be more proud to stand alongside conservative women across the country in support of Judge Kavanaugh,” continued Nance. “Judge Kavanaugh is uniquely qualified, fair, and impartial and fulfills President Trump’s campaign promise to nominate a constitutional conservative to the Supreme Court.” “It is so important that everyone be involved with this confirmation process,” said one of the rally’s speakers, former State Rep. Paul DeMarco. “The public sentiment has been supportive of this nominee because he is so well-qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. And our United States senators need to hear from the citizens of Alabama that we want to see Brett Kavanaugh confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice.” The large crowd was among the largest crowds of the entire CWA tour a signal that organizers hope will send a clear message to Senator Jones. “We had a great crowd out today to show that support and we appreciate Penny Nance for bringing their bus tour to Alabama,” DeMarco added. The event also drew the attention of Republican Women of Shelby County President Dawn Ray, who’s been affiliated with CWA for over 30 years and supports their mission of protecting and promoting “Biblical values and Constitutional principles through prayer, education, and advocacy.” Ray attended Thursday’s event and said she believes Kavanaugh “is imminently qualified” and “is the right person for the job” on the Supreme Court. “Kavanaugh has vast experience and a record to support his position as a Constitutionalist. I.e., he has and will interpret the law as the Founder’s intended and believes in the Separation of Powers. The judicial branch was intended to interpret and not create law, which is the legislature’s responsibility,” Ray explained. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Kavanaugh will sit on the court for life, or until he chooses to retire. “The confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh should matter not only to Alabamians, but to citizens of all states,” Ray added. Notable attendees included State Reps. Jim Carns, Matt Fridy, and April Weaver. Jefferson County DA Mike Anderton, Constable Gilbert Douglas. As well as the Jefferson and Shelby County GOP Chairs. Representatives from Kay Ivey’s reelection campaign were also on hand as were ALGOP staff.
Watch live: Roy Moore’s “Drain the Swamp” rally in Midland City
It’s Election Eve in the Yellowhammer State and Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is hosting his final rally of the campaign cycle. Former White House strategist Steve Bannon and Congressman Louie Gohmert join Moore for the “Drain the Swamp” Rally in Midland City, Ala. near Dothan. Watch the rally below:
