Community leaders call for Walmart boycott in response to DEI …
Nov 28, 2024 · “We encourage everyone to participate in the boycott by abstaining from shopping at Walmart on Friday. Instead, it’s suggested to support local businesses or companies that actively champion minority communities and value DEI principles,” they said.
State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment
Apr 18, 2024 · Employees who retired from the state before October 2023 could see a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment. The House Ways and Means General Fund committee on Wednesday approved HB440 by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, that would enact the adjustment.
Secretary of state urges voters to visit AlabamaVotes.gov ahead of …
Oct 29, 2024 · With election day approaching, Alabama’s Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging voters to use the state’s official election information website, AlabamaVotes.gov, to confirm details before heading to the polls on November 5.
Secretary of state releases unofficial results for Alabama
Nov 7, 2024 · The unofficial results for the November 5, 2024, General Election in Alabama are now accessible on AlabamaVotes.gov, marking the conclusion of a carefully managed election process praised for its transparency and security.Secretary of State Wes Allen commended local election officials for their diligence in ensuring a seamless and secure voting experience.
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The latest gambling bill: a breakdown - Alabama Political Reporter
Feb 8, 2024 · Thursday morning, the first of the long-awaited comprehensive gambling bills – the bill which will create a constitutional amendment – will finally make its debut in the Alabama Legislature.
Pre-filed bill would create exceptions for Alabama’s abortion ban
Oct 3, 2024 · State Representative Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, pre-filed a bill on Tuesday that would create exceptions to the current abortion ban and alter the language surrounding abortions for health risks.. Alabama is one of several states where abortion is nearly completely banned following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision …
Alabama Senate GOP votes today on new president pro tempore …
Dec 3, 2024 · The Alabama State Senate Republican Caucus is set to meet at 1:00 PM today to elect a new President Pro Tempore, following the resignation of Greg Reed, who stepped down to take on the role of Governor Kay Ivey’s senior advisor for workforce transformation.
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to newly established Alabama …
Aug 7, 2024 · Governor Kay Ivey, this week, made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. This marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Working for Alabama legislative package, which Governor Ivey championed and signed into law earlier this year.
Birmingham Water Works begins bold overhaul to fix long …
Oct 14, 2024 · For decades, Birmingham Water Works (BWW) has been a name synonymous with inefficiency, political wrangling, and public frustration. Serving as the largest water system in the state by far including over 700,000 customers, the utility has long been marred by billing errors and a general inability to respond quickly to crises.