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105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash said Tuesday that 105 Alabama legislators—31 members of the state Senate and 74 members of the House—achieved 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24. “Our...
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Southeast Gas named one of the top utilities in the country
Southeast Gas, a natural gas utility based in Andalusia, Alabama, has been named one of the top 20 utilities in the country by Site Selection Magazine in their annual top utilities Issue. The company,...
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McConnell Jones and Banks, Finley, White and Company conducts City of...
Led by CPA firm McConnell Jones and Banks, Finley, White & Company, the City of Montgomery conducted a performance review of departments and organizations to ensure the effective and efficient...
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ASU’s 2024 fall student enrollment increases
Alabama State University (ASU) is celebrating an increase in student enrollment as the fall 2024 semester gets underway. The University’s vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management,...
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Clean energy is powering a stronger future for Alabama
Clean energy is a critical and growing part of Alabama’s energy and economic future. Governor Kay Ivey’s recent proclamation designating September 23–27 as National Clean Energy Week recognizes the...
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Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to...
As “National Preparedness Month” is recognized throughout September, Governor Kay Ivey marks the date urging all Alabamians to create a plan and be prepared before disaster strikes. “Alabamians...
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Montgomery takes a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis
The City of Montgomery is taking a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis that has affected our community. The city has released a Request for Proposals (RFP 2024-10) for Opioid Prevention,...
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Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama...
Dr. Amanda Williams, President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, recently spoke out on Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal about a new campaign to reduce delays in patient...
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Birmingham’s Municipal Court receives $2 million to continue drug court program
Birmingham Municipal Court, in partnership with Aletheia House, has been awarded a $2 million grant over five years to support its drug court program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’...
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Punchbowl News hosts conversation with Sen. Katie Britt in Birmingham
On Friday, September 6, Punchbowl News will host a conversation with U.S. Senator Katie Britt , R-Ala., in Birmingham, focusing on the small business ecosystem and the state’s economic future. The...
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ALDOT announces grants for thirteen local airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Thursday it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements. Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506...
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NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
NFIB’s August jobs report found that 40 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, up two points from July. Labor quality as the top...
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Mobile County GOP Headquarters grand opening announced
The Mobile County Republican Party will host their headquarters Grand Opening and Presidential Debate Watch Party on Tuesday, September 10 in the Pinebrook Shopping Center, 3964 Airport Boulevard. The...
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Absentee voting deadlines for the Nov. 5 general election
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The deadline to return...
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Kent Lawrence announces his candidacy for Decatur mayor
Last Thursday, Kent Lawrence announced his candidacy for Mayor of Decatur in the 2025 municipal election. “With deep roots in the community, Kent is no stranger to hard work or public service,” his...
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Tuberville blocks Army general’s promotion, raising tensions with Pentagon again
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has blocked the promotion of an Army general who serves as a senior aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, escalating tensions between the senator and the Pentagon,...
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Troy University to host U.S. premiere of “Beyond A War” to honor Veterans
Troy University will proudly host the U.S. premiere of the documentary short film “Beyond A War,” an event dedicated to honoring military veterans and celebrating the transformative power of...
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Alabama Trucking prepares to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Next week, from September 15-21, 2024, the nation’s trucking industry will recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), honoring the 3.5 million professional truck drivers whose vital...
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Small business optimism dips in August
NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash says a 2.5-point drop in the national NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in August highlights how ongoing inflation is affecting local businesses and their...
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Alabama Big 10 Mayors announce City Life Photo competition winners
The Alabama Big 10 Mayors announced Wednesday the winners of their 2024 city life photo competition – a contest where residents of Alabama’s 10 largest cities were given the chance to submit photos of...
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