Alabama Republicans Just Did Something Very Right

Besides standing water in roadways, we in Alabama may now have to extend our BOLO list to flying pigs and skating imps. Some Alabama politicians have just done something incredibly right, or at least 50% right, depending on your view.

In a pre-session meeting in Birmingham, our Republican state legislators just voted that in order to pass the increased gasoline tax, other taxes must be lowered. There was even talk of removing earmarking from taxation, but you and I may never see that particular move in our lifetimes.

So what will be reduced? Tax on groceries! This is a start, but haven't many promised to remove all taxes on food? Why, yes. Yes, they have. 

Perhaps we should look at it as a partial blessing. Indeed, the session hasn't started yet. Perhaps in the end all tax on groceries will be removed. Don't forget to contact your representatives to request that.

The new legislative session starts March 5th. Let's hope a positive trend continues in Montgomery. Just don't hold your breath...

Okay, they may not be flying, but at least they're moving in the right direction!