By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Fort Payne City Council proposes lodging tax increase, amendments to alcohol ordinance The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night to discuss a number of issues…
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How Your Legislators Voted on recent Tax Bills
by Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Throughout the second special session of the Alabama Legislature several tax increase bills were considered in both the House and Senate. Southern Torch decided to see…
Alabama Legislature's new budget calls for $86 million in new taxes
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—After a 6-month stalemate that has spanned two special legislative sessions, Alabama lawmakers passed a state budget Wednesday night that will cost taxpayers $86 million. With less than two weeks…
Alabama lawmakers begin second special session this week to address budget shortage
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Second Special Session of the Alabama Legislature convened earlier this week on Tuesday to take a third shot this legislative session at addressing the…
Despite Mayor’s objections, Rainsville Council approves $1.5 million bond issue
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Despite strong objection from Mayor Nick Jones, the Rainsville City Council voted to approve a $1.5 million bond issue Tuesday night that will eventually cost…
Rainsville City Council to hold critical meeting tonight
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a $1.5 million bond issue agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc.…
Education dominates talk at Fort Payne Tax Forum
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— The City of Fort Payne hosted a public forum Tuesday night to discuss potential tax increases and other possible sources of revenue for the…
Collinsville secures $400,000 for sewer upgrades
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— A $400,000 grant was awarded to the City of Collinsville this week that officials say will be used to upgrade and expand city’s water and sewer…