Cynthia Almond named the new President of the Alabama Public Service Commission
Appointment of Cynthia Lee Almond to Alabama Public Service Commission On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed State Representative Cynthia Lee Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) as the chairman of the Alabama Public Service Commission, a role that became available following Twinkle Cavanaugh’s resignation in May. Cavanaugh is now serving as the state director for Alabama’s rural development at […]
Walker County Public Lake to undergo renovation project
Major Renovation Projects Announced for Public Lake in Walker County On Thursday, state and local officials gathered to unveil significant renovation plans for Public Lake in Walker County, Jasper, aimed at boosting recreational opportunities and community engagement at this beloved outdoor spot. The upgrades will feature improvements to the entrance roads and parking areas, restrooms, […]
Mike Lee Withdraws Support for Public Land Sale Clause in BBB Following Criticism
Senator Lee Withdraws Land Sales Provision from Tax Bill Utah Senator Mike Lee, a Republican, announced the removal of a contentious federal land sales provision from his proposed tax bill following significant public and political pushback. He shared this decision in a tweet on Saturday. Lee explained that due to stringent regulations surrounding the budget […]
Simpson presents a bill to expand capital murder laws in reaction to public shootings
House Bill 20 Introduced in Alabama to Address Capital Murder Charges State Representative Matt Simpson from Daphne has officially introduced House Bill 20, during a press conference in Fairhope featuring local law enforcement leaders. He shared this announcement on Facebook, mentioning key figures like Sheriff Hos Mack and Mobile District Attorney Keith Blackwood. Simpson outlined […]
Birmingham City Council Member: The significance of Governor Ivey’s key appointment to the Public Service Commission
Alabama’s Economic Growth and the Role of the APSC It seems we’ve reached a point where Alabama often gets overlooked in discussions about national economic health. After years of local collaboration and creativity, a new chapter is opening as more industries establish themselves in Alabama’s fertile ground. We know the stereotypes that can crop up […]
Bessemer Planning Commission moves forward with data center rezoning plan despite public discussions
Bessemer Planning and Zoning Committee Takes Steps for Data Center Development On Tuesday, the Bessemer Planning and Zoning Committee made a significant move to allow hyperscale data center projects on over 670 acres near Rock Mountain Lake Road. The plans, submitted by Logistics Land Investments, propose a multi-building technology campus on land that’s currently designated […]
The bizarre saga ends for the Santa Cruz County treasurer who stole $38.7 million in public funds
This week, the strange story of former Santa Cruz County treasurer Liz Guffer reached a surprising conclusion. Convicted of embezzling tens of millions of dollars of public funds for nearly 10 years, Gutfahr was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of probation. Daisy Zavala Magaña, a reporter for Nogales International, tracked […]
Yavapai County Proposes 3.41% Primary Property Tax Increase: Public Hearing Set for June 25 | Prescott Valley Times local news
In accordance with Arizona Section 42-17107, Yabapai County, whose law has been revised, has notified property taxpayers of Yabapai County’s intention to raise major property taxes at last year’s level. Yabapai County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes by $2,133,478 or 3.41%. For example, the proposed tax hike will bring Yavapai County’s major […]
Sedona discusses banning exotic animals in public following abuse case
Sedona (azfamily) – The city of Sedona is debating the possibility of a ban on exotic animals such as snakes, lizards and spiders in public places. Vendors use the animals as tourist attractions in the city. The debate follows an animal cruelty case in which police seized dozens of these animals, found in horrifying conditions, […]
Yuma County Announces Public Hearings on Tax Increases
Open Audio Article Player Yuma County Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media All interested citizens are invited to attend a scheduled tax hike hearing at 9am on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9am on the Superintendent’s Audit Committee on 198 S. Main Street, Yuma, Arizona. In accordance with […]
