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Electric vehicles take spotlight across nation

This week, gasoline taxes in Alabama went up six cents a gallon. The costs of maintaining cars and trucks, well, they certainly aren’t going down. How can drivers save money – aside from staying off the highway? One great way is to join the move toward economical, clean electric vehicles. More than 1.2 million plug-in … Continued
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September 5, 2019
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Slain Birmingham officer needed our help

On Sunday, Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter was shot and killed by some criminals who were apparently trying to break into cars. Carter died at the scene. His partner was also shot, and remains in critical condition at UAB Hospital. It was senseless. And stupid. And maddening. And not at all unpredictable. In fact, it’s … Continued
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January 14, 2019
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While the Supreme Court deliberates, Alabama should shine the light on asset forfeiture

The U.S. Supreme Court recently signaled that it’s ready to limit the government’s power to confiscate things like cars, houses, and cash that prosecutors have proven, or maybe just reasonably suspect, were involved in crimes. The court heard oral arguments related to Indiana’s use of the power, known as asset forfeiture, to confiscated a $42,000 vehicle — … Continued
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January 3, 2019

Ivey speaks to Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) addressed the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) at the group’s 4th annual appreciation dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Ivey said that the companies that come to Alabama, “want to be a part of a team.” “They can expect hard work, growth, and success,” Ivey said. “They want … Continued
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November 2, 2018

Canfield says Trump tariffs slowed timeline on big manufacturing investments in the state

Tuesday, Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield (R) told Bloomberg’s John Lippert that the state of Alabama is seeing delays in big manufacturing investments in due to President Donald Trump’s (R) trade policies and is urging a more conciliatory approach. “We’ve seen a couple of projects that we’ve been actively working where their timeline has slipped,” … Continued
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July 5, 2018

Public Hearing on Tax Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature is taking a holiday after their first eight legislative days of work in the 2015 Regular Session.  When they return, addressing Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) proposed tax increases will be among their first orders of business.  A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 presumably … Continued
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March 24, 2015

Leeds Criticized for Charging To Move Cars

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, numerous transfer trucks along with other motorists were involved in accidents across Alabama.  One of the biggest traffic snarls was in Leeds where several of the 18 wheelers jack-knifed in icy conditions. Thousands of motorists who work in Jefferson County, but live in Leeds, St. Clair County, or … Continued
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January 30, 2014