Rex Jones: Update Alabama’s tax code to accommodate new smoke-free alternatives
Free markets will always innovate faster than governments. We see this in almost every sector of the economy, where new products emerge that defy old classifications. One sector that is innovating faster than policymakers can keep up is the tobacco industry. New products are coming to the market that offer adult smokers a better alternative. […]
Ivey’s APLS code changes “fall short”
The Alabama Public Library Service is currently considering changes to its administrative regulations proposed by Gov. Kay Ivey in response to concerns from some that libraries are giving minors access to inappropriate materials. There is. But Clean Up Alabama, a leading organization that advocates for policies restricting LGBTQ+ and sexual content, said in an email […]
Credit Card Companies Greenlight Tracking Of Gun Purchases In California With New Code
Several major credit card companies are taking steps to track gun purchases in California with new codes, CBS News reported Monday. American Express, Visa and Mastercard are working to implement merchant codes for firearms and ammunition retailers, CBS News report. They're doing this to comply with California law, which allows banks to monitor certain gun […]
State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline
A public comment session begins today on Governor Kay Ivey's proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service Code, with 90 days of public comment leading up to a public hearing on April 30th. That schedule doesn't sit well with Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, who criticized the APLS board for not moving the process along […]
Alabama librarians counter Ivey’s proposed code changes
A public comment period on potential changes to the Alabama Library Code begins Wednesday, but public librarians through the Alabama Library Association (ALLA) have announced their own counterproposal to the changes. Gov. Kay Ivey proposed the changes after a series of complaints that public libraries were being unduly influenced by the American Library Association to […]
Town hall set to discuss new ZIP code
Rep. Neil Carter will host a town hall to discuss the new zip code 85144, which covers the Pinal County portion of Queen Creek and the Santan Valley. The Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 6:00 pm at 2197 W. Gold Dust Ave. in Santan Heights. The new zip code 85144 […]
Town hall June 20 to discuss new 85144 ZIP code
Rep. Neil Carter will host a town hall to discuss the new zip code 85144, which covers the Pinal County portion of Queen Creek and the Santan Valley. The Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 6:00 pm at 2197 W. Gold Dust Ave. in Santan Heights. The new zip code 85144 […]
Main Library hosts Secret Code Friendship Bracelet event
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Central Library hosted a Secret Code Friendship Bracelet event Saturday afternoon. This helps teach kids binary code and morse code by having them write secret messages on the bracelet. The event started at 3:00pm and lasted until 4:00pm. Youth Services Librarian Elia Juarez explained the importance of […]
San Tan Valley Town Hall Scheduled to Discuss New 85144 Zip Code Implementation – San Tan Valley News & Info
State Rep. Neil Carter invites the community to an informative City Hall meeting regarding the upcoming new zip code 85144, which covers part of Pinal County’s Santan Valley. This important discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20th at 6:00 pm. The venue for this important community event will be his 2197 W Gold Dust Ave […]
White House Accused Of Violating Flag Code To Honor Pride Month
The Biden White House has sparked the ire of some online commentators after Saturday’s LGBT Pride Month celebration was accused of violating US flag regulations. The White House honored the LGBT community on June 10 at “the largest Pride Month celebration ever held at the White House.” according to The official Twitter account of the […]