Big 10 Mayors call for reform of Alabama’s problematic online sales tax system
Alabama’s Urban Leaders Push for Online Sales Tax Reform A significant coalition of urban leaders in Alabama is backing a surge of lawsuits and legislative efforts aimed at updating the state’s outdated online sales tax system, stirring up discussions in Montgomery. The Big 10 mayors, representing the state’s major cities, voiced their support for a […]
How HB445 will require Alabama’s hemp businesses to adjust
Insights on Alabama’s Hemp Industry Challenges Alex Medina, a senior cannabis insurance advisor at Alpha Root, discussed the effects of House Bill 445 on Alabama’s hemp and CBD sectors during a conversation in April. The bill presents significant restrictions that could reshape how hemp businesses operate in the state. When asked what Alabama’s hemp retailers […]
Alabama’s medical cannabis hearings to proceed under the Administrative Procedure Act
Although it’s been over four years since Alabama legalized medical cannabis, these products still aren’t available. However, a new managed hearing process might finally lead to some licenses being granted. Reports indicate that a long-standing dispute regarding the licensing of medical cannabis facilities could be tackled via a formal procedure led by former Alabama Supreme […]
Putting money into infrastructure is supporting Alabama’s future.
FBI Decision Highlights Infrastructure Needs in Alabama Alabama recently faced disappointing news when the FBI announced it wouldn’t relocate its training headquarters to Huntsville. The bureau confirmed its ongoing commitment to Redstone Arsenal as a strategic site, but the decisive factor for placing training facilities elsewhere boiled down to infrastructure issues. This outcome should act […]
A million-dollar issue with Alabama’s campaign finance regulations
Campaign Finance Controversy in Alabama On June 30, a nonprofit called First Principles Action Inc. made headlines by donating $1 million to Katherine Robertson, who is set to become Alabama’s next attorney general. This donation marks a significant moment in Alabama’s political funding landscape. First Principles Action was founded in December 2024 as part of […]
Alabama’s Rehabilitation Services offers a valuable source of talent for employers.
Louis Griffin’s life took a turn when a car accident abruptly halted his career in electrical work. “I was employed at Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa,” Griffin shared. “I had learned a lot about electronics and electricity there, but then I got into a serious accident on my way home, which crushed my ankles and wrists and […]
Alabama’s law against DEI is stifling university teaching, court files reveal
Senate Bill 129 Controversy in Alabama On Monday, both sides involved with Senate Bill 129 submitted an exhibit to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, requesting an injunction to prevent professors and students from implementing the new state law. Enacted during the 2024 legislative session, SB129 restricts discussions about a certain […]
Improvements and new features enhance Alabama’s State Parks
Alabama State Parks Celebrate New Pool House at DeSoto State Park This week, officials in Alabama reached another milestone in enhancing the state’s park system by inaugurating a new pool house at DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne. This facility is part of the larger initiative involving over $220 million in upgrades across 21 state […]
Alabama’s Small Business Administration: It’s time to prepare for hurricane season together
Southeast Small Business Owners, Homeowners, and Renters: Hurricane Season is upon us and continues until the end of November. At the US Small Business Administration (SBA), our concern isn’t whether a storm will come, but when it will arrive. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a busy Atlantic season, with 19 named storms […]
Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyer Programs address shortcomings in civil justice
Limited Access to Civil Law Aid in Alabama In Alabama, access to affordable civil law aid is still pretty limited, especially since almost 30% of its residents live below the federal poverty line. The state doesn’t allocate public funding for civil aid, which really puts pressure on organizations like the five volunteer lawyer programs operating […]