Political money, moxie and muscle
It’s hard to beat an incumbent. It takes lots of money, moxie and muscle.
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See recent postsIvey will win
Eight challengers have lined up against Ivey and collectively have spent almost $20 million to unseat the state's most popular governor in decades.
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See recent postsFinancial literacy
Our officials should use the end of Financial Literacy Month as the beginning of a challenge to save our citizens and our state even more money.
Inflation overtakes labor quality as top business problem for small businesses
Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business.
April 13, 2022
2021 holiday spending hits record $17 billion, 15.4 percent growth
As Alabama Retail predicted, holiday sales grew by double digits for the second year in a row.
February 10, 2022
Governor lauds Delta Regional Authority’s $3.4 million investment in Alabama communities
The 13 new investment projects will improve water and sewer systems, update transportation infrastructure and support entrepreneurship.
February 4, 2022
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See recent postsWhy is everyone talking about inflation?
The problem is, when it is cheaper and easier to borrow money, prices rise.
ABLE Savings Plan launches to help those with disabilities gain financial independence
ABLE covers a variety of expenses, from medical costs to education, assistive technology, service animals, housing, transportation and more.
May 19, 2021
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See recent postsHas Alabama lost its independent streak?
What if I told you that Sen. Richard Shelby, outraged by the stories of laid off Alabama workers forced to camp out overnight to get unemployment compensation, was pushing his fellow senators to pump more money into states to rectify the situation? What if I told you that Shelby had fought to get more funding … Continued
McClendon introduces legislation to rein in gambling influence in state politics
At a press conference earlier today, Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, introduced legislation that prohibits gambling interests from giving money to candidates for the Legislature, the lieutenant governor, and the governor. It likewise bans candidates for those offices from accepting campaign contributions from gambling interests. “The purpose of this legislation is to get things in Alabama … Continued