Alabama lottery
About a decade ago, I made an evening presentation to a surprisingly large crowd in Guin, Alabama, about the potential economic impact Interstate 22 would have on Marion County. It was one the easiest talks I have…
A huge chunk of Gov. Bentley’s proposed tax increase comes from raising the tax on cigarettes. How effective would this really be on raising revenue? The Governor has proposed increasing the tax on cigarettes by 82.5…
My wife took a girls’ trip to Florida this past weekend, and I asked her to pick up a couple of lottery tickets. Alabama doesn’t have a lottery, and both Powerball and Mega Millions were at…
The answer is simple: unless Goat Hill can generate a higher return with the money than the private sector, any increase in taxes shouldn’t be good for the state’s economy. So, do you think our state…