Alabama collects fewer dollars in state and local taxes per capita than every other state but Tennessee, the Public Affairs Research Council said in a new report. State and local taxes in Alabama were $3,756 per capita. Tennessee, at $3,719, was the only state lower. That does not include revenue
From The Bloom Group team, Merry Christmas! And we also wish you a happy and healthy new year. To our colleagues, we look forward to working with you in 2023. And to our clients, thank you for entrusting us with your governmental relations efforts. We’re excited to continue to represent you and your interests in the coming
As we near Thanksgiving, Alabama Republicans have a lot to be grateful for. The GOP swept elections for offices at multiple levels across the state, which while anticipated, was surely still a fact that candidates, their teams and party leaders felt appreciation for. While the election results dominated political headlines for this month so far,
@RealKyleMorrisNov 16GOP Senator-elect @KatieBrittforAL stresses unity, spreading conservative message to new voters after Alabama Senate victory
The recent election proved that the Republican Party has maintained its strong hold on Alabama politics. Governor Kay Ivey bested her Democratic and Libertarian challengers receiving more than 67 percent of the vote. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth overwhelmed his Libertarian challenger receiving 84 percent of the vote. Attorney General Steve
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA), a trade group representing companies in the dynamic and fast-growing industry, recently named Governor Kay Ivey to its Hall of Fame. Ron Davis, the AAMA’s president and chairman, praised Governor Ivey for steadfast commitment to facilitating the growth of Alabama’s auto industry and her
The Alabama Legislature may soon have a new home. The body was put in the current State House, a building built in 1965, in 1985 in what was supposed to be a temporary move. It’s now outdated and getting crowded and renovations and repairs needed would be costly. So, lawmakers are
The Alabama Board of Education recently voted 5-2 to add a new requirement that students must complete to eventually earn their Alabama high school diploma. Prior to dropping the graduation exam, the state adopted different types of accomplishments – called college and career readiness (CCR) indicators – that would serve as evidence
Innovate Alabama named Huntsville businesswoman and Alabama A&M alum Cynthia Crutchfield as its first founding CEO. The Montgomery native brings to the position 40 years of experience in helping innovators grow roots across the state. Crutchfield is chief operating officer of the Crutchfield Company, a Huntsville real estate investment business that provides
The Alabama House will welcome some new faces in the 2023 session, including the youngest sitting member and one of the youngest state legislators ever. Twenty-seven-year-old Brock Colvin of Albertville was just elected to the seat for District 26. The Republican representative told the press he’s excited to give younger residents in his district
