John Wahl supports measures to establish financial protection for local libraries in the state.

Alabama Senate Protects Library Funding Recently, the Alabama Senate approved measures in the 2026 Education Budget aimed at safeguarding local libraries throughout the state. This move ensures that Alabama’s library grants will continue, even if federal funding is cut. The Chamber of Commerce’s decision reflects growing concerns that federal grants for museums and libraries might […]

Helena’s financial issues lead to calls for tax increases before the elections

Helena is gearing up for upcoming elections while grappling with significant budget issues, leading officials to consider a 1-cent increase in sales tax, pushing it from 9% to 10%. This increase is anticipated to raise around $2 million annually, aimed at bolstering public services and infrastructure projects. During a recent City Council work session, Councillor […]

Tuscaloosa officials take oath as Mayor Maddox shares a new financial plan.

The city and school officials officially began their terms on May 19 at a joint inauguration ceremony held at the Tuscaloosa River Market. This event marked the start of a new four-year term for all seven city council members, the eight members of the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education, and Mayor Walt Maddox. A new […]

Tennessee State signs financial operating agreement with state

Tennessee State University, the state’s only land grant university, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state designed to strengthen the school’s finances. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee State closed its operating agreement with the state on Tuesday, bolstering its finances after nearly a year of upsurge in shortfall. A few days after the […]

In Case You Forgot When Every Financial Writer Mocked Elon’s X Purchase

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk suffered a flood of criticism when he bought Twitter, but his move appears to be paying off. Many advertisers have left X and are contributing to a decline in total revenue, but we are now more profitable than before Musk took over. The company generated $5 billion in revenue in 2021. […]

How a Trump term could impact California’s LGBTQ+ students, financial aid

Look for another change in how the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights operates in enforcing Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination by educational institutions receiving federal funding. Let’s see. Title VI prohibits prejudice based on race, color, or national origin. The Trump administration is expected to reverse the Biden administration’s […]