Tag: state of alabama
Inside the Statehouse: Of Course the Space Command Decision was Political
By Steve Flowers
In my July 19, 2023 column my prediction was that Democratic President Joe Biden would keep the heralded space command headquarters in...
Alabama’s grocery tax reduction: A penny saved, a better future paved
By Akiesha Anderson
The first stop on the road to untaxing groceries in Alabama is straight ahead. Lawmakers achieved a significant victory for the people...
Chairman Turner Holds Talks with State Treasurer Regarding Uniontown Bank
The State of Alabama is essential to the success of Citizens Trust in Uniontown.
Citizens Trust, a Georgia chartered bank, currently operates two branches in...
Is it Safe to Swim in the Alabama River?
Planning a visit to the Alabama River? Here’s your guide to its geography, climate, pollution threats, wildlife, and swim safety. Get to know the...
Governor Ivey Announces New Statewide Brand for High-Speed Internet Expansion, Details Upcoming Programs to...
Press Release
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday during an event in Dothan announced how more than $400 million in federal funding and over $1.4 billion...
Perry County, AL Monthly Unemployment Update
Stacker compiled statistics about the unemployment rate in Perry County using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics . County and metro unemployment rates are...
Alabama’s Historic Grocery Tax Cut Shows We Must Always Attempt to Accomplish what Others...
By Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth
Alabamians may have felt their wallets bulge a bit last month when the Legislature approved our bill that slices the...
Alabama Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Districts
Special to the Marion Times Standard
The Alabama legislature will begin a special session next month in order to redraw the state’s congressional districts, Gov. ...
Alabama Changes Income Limits for WIC Benefits
Special to the Marion Times Standard
WIC stands for "Women, Infants, and Children." It's a supplement food and formula allowance https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/wic/ at helps pregnant women,...