Hal Nash has been officially appointed as the new chair of the parole board.
New Chair for Alabama Pardon and Parole Committee On Monday, Cam Ward, the Director of Alabama’s Department of Amnesty and Parole, administered the office oath to Hal Nash. Nash is set to lead the parole committee meeting starting today. Last week, Governor Kay Ivey announced that law enforcement professional Hal Nash has been selected to […]
Payne, Kiel, and Kuykendall become members of the Yavapai college board
Yavapai Community College Appointments Announced On December 18, Principal Tim Carter of Yavapai County Schools announced the appointments of Toby Payne, representing District 3, and Birkir for District 1 to the Yavapai Community College Management Committee. Paine was initially appointed on March 21, 2023, and there were no challengers in the upcoming 2024 election. Kiel […]
Graham County Board of Supervisors plans to reduce property tax rate
Graham County Proposes Property Tax Rate Reduction For the sixth consecutive year, Graham County officials have put forward a plan to decrease primary property tax rates. They also propose maintaining the current rates for flood control districts. Typically, around 25% of property tax revenues go to Graham County, with the remainder allocated to local schools, […]
Kieffer and McMaster sworn in as members of the Graham County Community College District Governing Board
Thatcher, Arizona – The Executive Committee of the Graham County Community College District oversees Eastern Arizona College (EAC), with two members, Vinskifer and Tina C. McMaster, recently sworn in for six-year terms. Kiefer is starting his first term, while McMaster is returning for her third after winning reelection. Together, they will contribute to a five-member […]
Pardons and Paroles Board to conduct hearings this week after new chair is appointed
Alabama’s Parole Hearings This Week This week, from Tuesday, July 15th to Thursday, July 17th, Alabama’s Commission on Pardoning and Parole is set to conduct 59 parole hearings and 30 amnesty hearings. Newly appointed board chair Hal Nash may attend these hearings for the first time. Governor Kay Ivey selected Nash to replace former chairman […]
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education decides to take legal action against the state regarding online sales tax.
Tuscaloosa School Board Takes Legal Action Over Internet Sales Tax The Tuscaloosa School Board made a unanimous decision on Tuesday to file a lawsuit against Alabama regarding the distribution of internet sales tax. This move follows a recent vote by the Tuscaloosa City Council, which also expressed intentions to sue the state, arguing that this […]
Why we need to change the Birmingham Water Works Board
The Birmingham Waterworks Board (BWWB) is in dire need of significant reform. In light of this, Alabama Senate Bill 330 is being introduced in the legislature, backed by various sponsors. This issue extends beyond local governance; it impacts regional and statewide interests. Water is an essential resource, and water companies play a vital role in […]
How Alabama school board and superintendent associations misinformed lawmakers about the religious education bill
Alabama Senate Faces Challenges Over Religious Education Bill The bill regarding Religious Released Time Education, which received approval from the U.S. Supreme Court, is encountering significant hurdles in the Alabama Senate, even after gaining committee backing. Last week, the Senate Education Policy Committee endorsed the bill with an 8-1 vote, showing some bipartisan support. It […]
Alabama Senate panel moves forward with revisions to the Birmingham Water Works board.
Proposals aimed at restructuring the Birmingham Waterworks Committee and transforming it into local utilities advanced through the Alabama Senate County and City Government Committee on Tuesday. This has reignited long-standing debates regarding governance, accountability, and the management of the largest water system in Alabama. Sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts (R. Mountain Brook), the bill, identified […]
Governor Ivey and Mayor Woodfin make appointments to complete the regional water works board
Appointments to Reformed Regional Water Committee Governor Kay Ivey and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have named new members to the revamped regional water committee, which has replaced the Birmingham Water Works following changes made by state legislators during the 2025 legislative session. Earlier this week, the Blount County Commission and the Birmingham City Council finalized […]
