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Johnny Mack Morrow

The long road to recovery begins right now

It has been three weeks since the historic storms of April 27 when a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc across the state. Most of Alabama ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Government is doing its job – well

It has been in style to bash government lately. From certain news organizations and talk radio, to a few jokes you’d hear at the local ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

The time to help is right now

There are no words to describe what happened to our state when tornados swept across Alabama on April 27. Hundreds have lost their lives, thousands ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Politicians should leave pensions alone

Last week, a bill supported by the Republican leadership brought to mind the old saying: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The measure would replace ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Tax loopholes hinder state’s attempt to budget

Economic growth has returned to Alabama. Economists at The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research expect the state’s economy to continue to ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Closing tax loopholes will benifit our schools

A national news story just came out that one of America’s largest corporations, General Electric, did not pay a dime in federal income taxes after ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Jobs should be priority in the Legislature

The number one priority for this first legislative session should be jobs. Our unemployment rate remains far too high. Families have been suffering as breadwinners worry ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Democrats’ agenda focuses on working class

Last week, the Alabama Democrats in the Legislature set out our agenda, one that is focused on the working people and small businesses of our ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Corporations should honor full tax burdens

For decades, Alabama Democrats made sure our state had the lowest taxes in the nation. We collected less state and local taxes per person, and ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

Leveling the playing field for small businesses

The backbone of our state economy and communities is locally owned small businesses. They are integral to our way of life and anchor everything from ... Read more

13 years ago by Johnny Mack Morrow.

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