Many taxpayers are familiar with the federal budgeting system, thanks to incessant coverage of budget standoffs, government shutdowns, and increasing national debt. Yet many Alabamians remain completely unfamiliar with Alabama’s budget…
Category: Government
DeKalb County BOE Hirings, Transfers and Retirements
The DeKalb County Board of Education lists hirings, transfers and retirements at the August meeting.
Barron to be Cleared
The office of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange filed a motion in DeKalb County Circuit Court late Monday afternoon to drop all criminal charges against former Democratic State Senator and Senate…
Rainsville PD to Patrol in Dodge Chargers
The Rainsville Police Department will be patrolling the streets in a fleet of 2013 Dodge Chargers.
Board of Education Rep Updates the District
State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice shared a Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama report at Thursday's state board work session that affirms PLAN 2020 and its strategies. The PARCA report notes…
Lottery Vote on the Horizon?
In a blog post this Sunday on the Alabama House Democratic Caucus website, House Minority Leader Craig Ford of Gadsden, Alabama called for a new vote on implementing a state lottery…
Rainsville Mayor Discusses Secrecy, Gridlock and Disharmony
Dear Editor: I feel the time has come for me, as Mayor, to weigh in on our city’s looming wet/dry issue. Rainsville’s citizens will decide this issue in the fall election.…
Alabama Ranked #1 for Auto Manufacturing
Business Facilities magazine today ranked Alabama the top state for automotive manufacturing strength, citing accelerated job growth and production gains for Alabama’s auto industry, as well as potential for additional expansion.…