MOBILE – Late Friday U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade struck down Alabama’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. The federal judge ruled that the ban was in violation of the Equal Protection Clause…
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Rainsville Council Debates Time Clocks for City Employees
The Rainsville City Council met in the Agribusiness Center on Tuesday night. The agenda included: sewer funds & debt refinancing time clock for city employees (13:00) salary & sick leave (20:42)…
ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead Responds to the State of the Union Address
Following the State of the Union address from President Obama, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead made the below comments: “Tonight’s State of the Union was no different from Obama’s past…
Alabama Unemployment at 6 Year Low
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 5.7%, down from November’s rate of 6.0%, and below December 2013’s rate of 6.1%. “Alabama’s unemployment rate is at a level this state has not experienced in more…
Off to the Races
The Republican National Committee – made up of State Chairmen, National Committeewomen and National Committeemen from every state and territory – had its winter meeting last week in San Diego. It…
Experts Expect Growing Alabama Economy, More Jobs in 2015
Alabama’s economy is expected to continue to rebound in 2015, bringing better employment levels and job creation in industries as diverse as biosciences and car making. Those are among the predictions…
AG and Forestry Groups Commemorate Inauguration with Food Drive
MONTGOMERY, AL —Agriculture and forestry groups collected more than 300 pounds of food and $1,000 to help fight hunger and commemorate Alabama’s inaugural events today. Food drive sponsors were Alabama Ag…
Bentley Highlights First Term Accomplishments
MONTGOMERY —Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a news conference in Montgomery, with his cabinet and staff, to highlight a list of his administration’s accomplishments from his first term as governor.…