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Trump warned against it in 1993, now it’s coming home to Alabama

Over 25  years ago, then-business mogul Donald Trump sued the federal government over what he believed was the unfair advantage it afforded Indian gaming over the private sector. The same battle is playing out in Alabama where Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, and Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston, have filed a bill that guarantees … Continued
April 4, 2019

Gas tax faces court challenge

Alabama’s new gas tax has its first legal challenge — at least to a portion of it. Tom Fredricks, a Morgan County business owner who ran unsuccessfully for an Alabama House seat last year, has filed a challenge to the portion of the gas tax that allows for the revenue to be spent dredging the … Continued
April 4, 2019

Department of Commerce creates new job to help rural areas grow

In an effort to economically assist rural areas of Alabama, the Department of Commerce is forging a rural development manager position. Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, said he expects to have the new position filled in the next few weeks, held by a ready individual with plenty professional experience. “While we have … Continued
April 2, 2019

Understanding an important section in the lottery CA — one some don’t want you to understand

A proposed constitutional amendment offered by State Senator Jim McClendon, R-Springville, gives the people of Alabama the right to vote on a lottery. McClendon’s legislation is a clean bill because it only covers one subject: a lottery. Opponents of the bill, and even some supporters, have mischaracterized portions of the constitutional amendment or failed to … Continued
April 1, 2019

Clean, renewable biodiesel industry adding jobs, reducing pollution across U.S.

If only Rudolf Diesel could see highways across America today. The inventor of the Diesel engine, which ran perfectly on peanut oil not long after its debut around the turn of the 20th century, would certainly be amazed to see that biodiesel has grown into an industry that supports more than 64,000 jobs, $2.5 billion … Continued
April 1, 2019

Marshall commends Walker County authorities for cracking down on illegal gaming

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall commended Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and Walker County District Attorney Bill Adair for taking swift action to close newly established illegal electronic bingo halls in Walker County on Tuesday. “Alabama law is crystal clear,” Marshall said. “Electronic bingo and coin slot machines are illegal. No matter what the operators … Continued
March 29, 2019

Alabama ranks 49th nationally in employment for workers with disabilities

Alabama workers with disabilities are leaving jobs in the state, but nationally, workers with disabilities started working at 111,804 jobs. According to the 2018 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium, Alabama has 418,429 workers with disabilities, ages 18 to 64. However, only 112,030 are employed. From last year, 3,769 people with disabilities left the workforce, and the … Continued
March 29, 2019

Governor honors eight winners with 2019 Trade Excellence Awards

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the winners of the 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards. The awards, announced Wednesday, recognize companies that fuel Alabama’s export business, which sends innovative designs and products worldwide. “Our winners this year range in size from the small business to the large corporation and also hail from different parts of Alabama,” … Continued
March 28, 2019

Jones introduces bipartisan bill to expand debt reorganization tools for farmers

Thursday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and colleagues introduced the bipartisan Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times as bankruptcy rates among American farmers near record highs. “We need to do everything we can to help Alabama farmers succeed, especially at a time when the business … Continued
March 28, 2019

Sewell praises passage of Paycheck Fairness Act

The United States House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act on March 27, striving to close loopholes and enhance the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, supported the passage and what may follow the legislation. “The sad reality is that Alabama has one of the largest pay gaps in the country,” … Continued
March 28, 2019