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Fairhope Library loses courier service after APLS cuts state funding

County ends courier service to Fairhope library after aid compliance ruling, cutting interlibrary loans for Baldwin residents outside limits city.

January 27, 2026

Prattville resident says city unlawfully offers healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys

A Prattville resident warned the City Council for two years about unlawfully providing healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys, citing state and federal violations.

August 20, 2025

Mayor’s races around state next week

Who the mayor is of your city is probably the most important vote you will cast, so go vote next week.

August 20, 2025

Big 10 Mayors demand overhaul of Alabama’s flawed online sales tax system

Alabama's largest city leaders are backing lawsuits and legislation to reform the state's outdated online sales tax structure.

July 16, 2025

Wins for West Alabama: 2025 session highlights from HD 16

"All of my efforts are focused upon providing more high-wage jobs, safer roads and bridges, and the well-funded, quality education opportunities that our children deserve."

July 4, 2025

Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board

SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.

May 2, 2025

Artificial Intelligence and the future of local government

Opelika is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of AI adoption thanks to the cutting-edge research happening at Auburn University.

March 4, 2025

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Huntsville Civic Engagement Academy accepting applicants for fall

Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy Fall 2024 opens registration, hoping to foster community involvement in local government.

July 16, 2024

Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food

The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns.

February 15, 2023

Local government forums to be held in Baldwin County

The Common Sense Campaign TEA Party is hosting a series of forums for candidates running for mayor and city council in Baldwin County municipalities. CSC announced that these forums are public and part of CSC’s ongoing effort to give citizens the chance to meet and ask questions of candidates running for public office. All candidates … Continued

August 13, 2020