California imposes stricter regulations on puppy sales with new laws signed by Newsom
New Animal Welfare Laws in California Address Puppy Sales Brooke Knowles was eager to showcase her black puppy on Facebook, identifying herself as a homebreeder of Coton de Tulears. The puppy seemed personable. She placed a non-refundable deposit and made the drive to Temecula to pick him up, shelling out about $2,000 and naming him […]
Chris Agohp: Creating Success from Mattress Sales and Unfinished Education
A Bavarian Entrepreneur’s Global Wealth Journey When Chris Agop was just 18, he was already managing a financial portfolio in Munich while most other students pondered their majors. He initially started out studying economics, yet the real world pulled him in quickly. Over the next ten years, he left behind traditional education to establish a […]
Mobile Mayor Stimpson urges changes in the distribution of the new online sales tax
Mayor Stimson Urges Change in Online Sales Tax Distribution Though it wasn’t his farewell address, Mayor Sandy Stimson made a passionate appeal just days after the election of his successor. He is advocating for a statewide adjustment regarding the distribution of the new 8% online sales tax. In his email to the Mobile community, Stimson […]
Alabama home sales decrease in August, yet falling mortgage rates improve affordability
August Signals Mixed in Alabama Housing Market In August, the Alabama housing market presented a mix of trends, as indicated by the latest report from the Alabama Association of Realtors®. While there’s a noted decline in sales, buyers are spotting more affordable options thanks to recent mortgage rate cuts and easing home prices. The sales […]
Cochise County Leaders Talk About Jail Funding and Sales Tax Issues in Community Gathering
Challenges in Cochise County Governance During a recent public meeting in Sierra Vista, local leaders highlighted significant issues surrounding the county’s outdated prison facilities and the financial strains on governance. Discussions quickly shifted to the proposed half-cent sales tax intended to fund necessary upgrades, revealing a stark contrast in the economic realities across Cochise County. […]
Cochise County to Hold November Vote on New Jail Funding via Half-Cent Sales Tax
Public Meeting Addresses Need for New Prison Facilities in Cochise County On September 17, 2025, Cochise County officials held a public meeting to discuss critical proposals aimed at addressing the urgent necessity for new prison facilities. This conference was a platform for laying out both the financial and operational aspects of the initiative, which will […]
Marshall County adopts measure against alterations to online sales tax
Marshall County Opposes State’s Simplified Seller Change Recently, the Marshall County Commission passed a resolution against the state’s proposed simplified seller change. This makes Marshall County one of the latest entities involved in a growing struggle over revenue generation for local governments. Last month, the Alabama County Association voted to oppose modifications to the current […]
California legislators approve a ban on popular puppy sales websites
Sacramento – On Monday, state lawmakers passed a bill aimed at prohibiting online pet dealer websites and questionable middlemen that encourage local breeders to sell dogs to residents in California. Rep. Mark Berman (D-Menlo Park) stated that Congressional Bill 519 seeks to clarify where puppies originate, especially following last year’s investigation. “AB 519 closes a […]
Cochise County talks about building a new jail and the upcoming sales tax vote
Sierra Vista Meeting Discusses Future of Cochise County Jail A public meeting held in Sierra Vista on August 20, 2025, centered on significant discussions regarding the future of the Cochise County jail. The primary topic was the proposal to construct a new prison, contingent on a half-cent sales tax that residents will vote on in […]
Alabama counties come together to safeguard online sales tax initiative
ACCA Encourages Alabama Legislature to Preserve SSUT Program On Monday, the Association of Alabama County Commissions (ACCA) passed a resolution urging the Alabama Legislature to avoid changes that could disrupt the state’s simplified seller operations. This resolution received unanimous support from county commission members statewide during the ACCA’s annual business session on August 21. “Altering […]