Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield recently hinted at increasing collaboration between state education and economic development officials aimed at improving workforce development for industry. During an appearance in Birmingham, Canfield said he expects an announcement very soon from Governor Robert Bentley that will put the spotlight on the relationship
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced this week that the state will not establish a state insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act. Bentley says the Affordable Care Act is neither affordable nor does it actually improve health care. The governor says his decision comes after speaking individually and in group
So far, fall has been full of news on insurance, new voting districts and more. Governor Refuses to Comply with Health Care Exchange Deadline: Governor Robert Bentley announced that Alabama will not comply with a deadline in setting up state health insurance exchanges required under the Affordable Care Act. The U.
State Senator Jerry Fielding of Sylacauga recently announced he is joining the Republican Party. Fielding said he is distressed with the national Democratic Party moving further to the left and added that his political philosophy and moral values are more in line with Republican Party. The 35-member Senate now has
A south Alabama pilot was flying his twin-engine Cessna to see No. 1 Alabama play Ole Miss in Tuscaloosa when he experienced engine trouble and landed his plane in a cotton field in Selma. The four men aboard the plane reported they were going to stop in Selma for barbecue.
September’s been a busy month so far with announcements about new hires, new jobs and lower utility rates for businesses. Plus, a major issue is up for vote tomorrow. Will the people speak and what will they say? Proponents of September 18 Referendum Say Vote is Key: Proponents of using $437 million
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced the State has filed petitions asking the full Court of Appeals to reconsider parts of two opinions issued in August regarding the state’s immigration law. The governor contends that the three-judge panel’s decision to strike three of the provisions, including those dealing with harboring, contracts
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Fall in our area means the arrival of many things, not the least of which is SEC football. The tailgating, the roaring cheers in packed stadiums, and the rivalries all add up to a whole lot of fun being had on any given Saturday. But what does football have to
Kids are back in school all across the state, and education news tops the headlines coming out of the capital. 75 Percent of Schools Made Adequate Progress: The state Department of Education recently announced that Alabama’s schools and systems achieved adequate yearly progress. The “adequate yearly progress” standards measure how well
