WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (Al-04) released the following statement on President Obama’s proposed FY 2016 budget. “I commend the President for sending Congress his proposed budget during the…
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Alabama Workforce Council Proposals Aim to Create Pathway to High-Wage Jobs
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said proposals from the Alabama Workforce Council, a panel that studied ways to advance the state’s workforce development efforts, could create a pathway that steers more…
Grant Will Fund ALFA Irrigation Initiative
A $1.7 million grant from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will help develop a statewide strategy to increase irrigation on cropland. The Alabama Farmers Federation will lead the effort while…
"Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People" at NACC
Back by popular demand at Northeast Alabama Community College, a one-day workshop entitled "Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People." This 3-hour workshop will be Monday, April 20, 2015 beginning at 6…
Rainsville Council at Odds Over City Clerk Position
The Rainsville City Council met on Monday night for a regularly scheduled meeting. The main topic on the agenda became the retirement of City Clerk Judy Lewis, who will be retiring…
Governor is Right to Take Gambling Off the Table
Supporters of expanding gambling in Alabama often hype the opportunities missed by our state to "keep Alabama gambling dollars in Alabama." Given the economic and social damage that would come with…
Plainview Quarterback Jayse Pruitt Signs with JSU
Today at 1:00 PM, Plainview Quarterback Jayse Pruitt signed with Jacksonville State University. Pruitt was just shy of 2,000 yards passing and posted 22 TDs during his senior season at Plainview…
Governor Bentley Releases Statement on 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision On Alabama’s Same Sex Marriage Ban
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Tuesday to deny a stay of the U.S. District Court’s ruling on Friday, January 23, 2015, regarding Alabama’s ban…