Who is in charge of the executive branch? What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? When must all men register for the Selective Service? Seven states are…
Category: Politics
Chavies Bridge Project Getting Close
The Rainsville City Council discusses the current status of the Chavies Bridge Project. ALDOT has approved the project December 2015 is the estimated timeframe The project has an estimated cost of…
Alabama Economic Outlook 2014
Throughout the country, states are looking for ways to energize their economies and become more competitive. Each state confronts this task with a set of policy decisions unique to their own…
The Facts About Alabama's Budget System (Part 2)
The Alabama state budget process begins with the Alabama Department of Finance’s Executive State Budget Office (EBO), as required by Alabama law. The EBO puts together the Governor’s Executive Budget and…
Top States for Doing Business 2014
The business climate in the country has seen a massive shift over the last few years with state tax laws and regulations restricting corporations more than ever. New York and California…
Board Asks for Thrash Vote
Hugh Taylor says he will not make a recommendation. "Any coach fired should get a chance to present their case to the Board." - Matt Sharp "In my opinion,…
Parker Griffith Goes Ballistic
Parker Griffith, Alabama's Democrat Candidate for Governor, was a guest on the Matt Murphy Radio Show in Birmingham this morning. Apparently, Griffith took issue with the line of questioning... …
Ford Sees Things Differently
By Rep. Craig Ford (D) Recently, our state leaders have been going around patting themselves on the back for how much they have changed things over the past four years. They…