The State of Alabama is facing a fiscal challenge right now unlike any that we have had in contemporary memory. Regardless of how big the hole in the General Fund budget…
Author: Southern Torch
Around the Horn in DeKalb
It's a slow week on the DeKalb diamond for our teams as we head to Spring Break. For you diehards, there are still some teams in action if you need your fix.…
Alabama Employment Levels Hit Highest Mark Since 2008
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The number of Alabamians holding down a job in January reached the highest point since late 2008 as new jobs were added at a rapid pace, Governor Robert…
Farmers Federation Seeks to Clarify Proposed Tax Exemption Bill
The Alabama Farmers Federation legislative team is working to clarify a bill introduced last week on behalf of the Alabama Department of Revenue to determine any impact it could have on…
Northeast Continues Winning Streak--Wins Nine National Higher Education Marketing Awards
Northeast Alabama Community College continues its national award winning streak. The college was notified recently that it is the recipient of nine awards, four of which were top Gold Awards, in…
Governor Bentley Praises House Passage of Made in Alabama Jobs Incentives Package
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised House passage of three bills in the Made in Alabama Jobs Incentive Package. The Governor’s statement is below. “I commend House leadership and its members…
First Lady Dianne Bentley Announces Domestic Violence Prevention Legislation
MONTGOMERY –With a goal of preventing further abuse for domestic violence victims and their families, First Lady Dianne Bentley on Wednesday held a news conference to announce her legislative agenda aimed…
"Would You Rather Have A Democrat’s Lottery Or Republicans’ Taxes?"
This week is the legislature’s Spring Break, and we are now almost a third of the way through the legislative session. And as last week came to an end, legislative leaders…