COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion

Now’s the time to repeal the grocery tax in Alabama

Alabama is one of only three states that taxes groceries at the full rate.

Will Ainsworth

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March 28, 2023

Legislators Ledbetter, Orr call for excess funds to go toward tax rebate

The money would come from the Education trust Fund, which currently has a $700 million surplus.

Jacob Holmes

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September 16, 2022

Overpayments in unemployment benefits are causing confusion

To better understand overpayments, federal statistics offer a closer look at how errors occurred and who is responsible for the overpayments.

Bill Britt

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July 25, 2022

Parent: Magic City Acceptance Academy says school is helping his child

Karl Julian said he's noticed remarkable improvements in his daughter's life since she began attending the LGBTQ-affirming charter school.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 17, 2022

Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says

The primary issues for municipalities, including broadband and waste infrastructure, were addressed in meaningful ways, executive director Greg Cochran said.

John H. Glenn

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May 10, 2022

Ivey awards $10 million for emergency services providers COVID grants

The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements.

April 28, 2022

Sewell to announce $575,000 in federal funding for Hill Hospital in York

The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects.

April 19, 2022

Opinion

Alabama’s community colleges serve our students and our state

Our partnerships with business and industry will continue to grow because Alabama’s community colleges recognize we must continually adapt.

Jimmy Baker

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March 31, 2022

Democratic leadership reacts to Ivey’s State of the State

Democratic leaders said the speech was underwhelming and failed to adequately address issues related to the pandemic.

John H. Glenn

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January 13, 2022