Alabama may become one of nearly a dozen mostly Republican states that are seeking a waiver from the federal government that could allow the state to institute work requirements for some of those who are on Medicaid. Governor Kay Ivey recently said that she has directed the Medicaid Commissioner to begin
@GovernorKayIvey Jan 16: “I’m saddened to hear of the death of state Rep. George Bandy. Since his election in 1994, he has been a dedicated public servant to the people of Lee and Russell counties. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow legislators during this difficult
Senator Cam Ward introduced a bill last week to increase the penalties for human trafficking in Alabama. Read more in Alabama Today.
And so it begins. The Alabama Legislature returned to the capital city last Tuesday for the start for the 2018 regular session. The highlight of the opening day was the State of the State address by Governor Ivey (see more below). On Wednesday, a committee day, lawmakers got to work. The House
Alabama Senate Republicans will back a bill that would increase the threshold taxpayers can claim the full standard deduction. The bill would increase the adjusted gross income level where most individual taxpayers can qualify for the full $7500 standard deduction from $20,000 to $23,000. The bill is being hailed as a
Last Wednesday executives from Mazda Motor of America and Toyota North America announced that they will build a plant in Limestone County, just north of Huntsville. The new plant is expected to employ 4,000 people along with a multiplier of three to four times that many in a network of
During a televised event, Governor Kay Ivey delivered her first annual address last Tuesday, and it set broad and wide-ranging priorities for state government. Matching a mood among legislators, Ivey avoided major controversy, proposing pay raises for state employees and teachers, increased investment in education and a renewed effort to improve Alabama’s
More good news is making headlines this month, a gift just in time for the holidays. State Budgets Will Have More Money: State Finance Director Clinton Carter recently said he expects each of the budgets to have about $200 million more this year. Carter said the state’s economy is showing signs
The 2018 regular session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year, with the House and Senate convening on Tuesday, January 9. In preparation, the Alabama House Republican Caucus released its 2018 agenda last week. Entitled “Flag, Family, and Country,” the list of issues includes measures to protect Alabama families, to extend
While this time of year can be hectic, all of us here at The Bloom Group would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our clients and colleagues Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year! We hope you find some quality time among the shopping, parties and gatherings
