The State of Alabama has pledged an incentive package worth more than $5.1 million for expansion at the Baxter International plant in Opelika. According to company officials, the $300 million project will add 200 jobs when complete. The expansion will increase the plant’s output of dialyzers, a key component of
On Tuesday October 7, Governor Robert Bentley and leaders of The 60 Plus Association stood on the Alabama State Capitol steps to reveal a new study showing that new EPA regulations could negatively affect Alabama senior citizens. President Obama and the EPA’s Clean Power Plan goals are to reduce America’s
Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has been indicted on corruption charges by a Lee County Grand Jury. He maintains his innocence and claims the charges are politically motivated. Read Attorney General Luther Strange’s response to these claims here. Learn more about the specific charges here and here.
More and more election news is rolling in as we near November. Governor Endorses Gary Palmer: Governor Robert Bentley has endorsed fellow Republican Gary Palmer in the race for the state’s 6thCongressional seat, which is being vacated by longtime Congressman Spencer Bachus. Bentley says he has known Palmer for years, both
Governor Bentley has created The Alabama Small Business Commission with Executive Order 47 in recognition of the fact that there are approximately 400,000 small businesses in our state. According to the press release, the Commission will act as an advisory body to help come up with policies and discuss issues, “critical to
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh of Anniston said he might propose raising the $25 million cap on the Alabama Accountability if the results show that it is warranted. The Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, the largest scholarship granting organization created under the Accountability Act, reported it will put about 2,200
This month brings budget forecasts and unemployment numbers. Gov Asks for Long-term Budget Plans: The Alabama Legislature is expected to face yet another shortfall in the General Fund when they return next year, and Governor Bentley is asking for long-term solutions. Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh said that bold changes are
The state school board recently extended the contract of Superintendent Tommy Bice through 2017 and granted a 25 percent salary increase. School board vice-president Ella Bell said the system is headed in the right direction, and Bice has done a good job. She added that the salary increase brings Bice
The Wetumpka City Council recently approved the hiring of a new city clerk. Mayor Jerry Willis announced earlier that longtime clerk Janice Whorton is retiring September 1 after 20 years. She has been appointed by Governor Bentley to complete the term of Anne Robinson as chair of the Elmore County
In keeping with the summer heat, some hotly contested runoff elections are decided. Plus, two new important appointments. Runoff Results: In the spirited campaign for the open congressional seat in District 6 Gary Palmer received 64% of the vote to Paul DeMarco’s 36%. Gary receives the Republican nomination, which is likely
