Governor Releases Tax Plan To Cover $700 Million Shortfall
Governor Robert Bentley has released his plan to raise taxes in Alabama. It's all to cover a 700 million dollar shortfall in the state's general fund budget.
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Governor Robert Bentley has released his plan to raise taxes in Alabama. It's all to cover a 700 million dollar shortfall in the state's general fund budget.
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