March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Tweet of the Week
@thebloomgroup March 1 Happy 21st Birthday to my baby boy Harris. He was apparently celebrating with the Alabama Basketball team last night.
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March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Republic Services Named to Most Ethical Co List
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. “At Republic Services, it’s our responsibility to lead by example and hold ourselves to the highest
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Occupational Tax Bill Going to Governor
Last Thursday, the Alabama Senate voted 27-7 to pass a bill requiring municipalities to go through the legislature before instituting or raising an occupational tax. According to the measure, municipalities can keep their occupational tax if enacted prior to February 1, 2020. Supporters of the bill say it will give people who live outside
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Occupational Tax Legal Battle Likely
If Governor Ivey signs the recently passed occupational tax bill into law, Montgomery and its leadership might fight the measure in court. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed called the bill an example of “government overreach” that should concern the capital city’s citizens, but thus far, he has not outlined any specific next steps. Stay tuned.
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Gov Ivey Voices Support for Prison Reform Bills
Governor Kay Ivey announced her support for a major bipartisan package of bills that has been introduced in the Alabama legislature upon recommendation from the her Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy. Governor Ivey established the group in July 2019, which came after the Department of Justice said there was
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Bill to Allow College Athletes Compensation Introduced in the House
A bill that would allow college athletes to make money off the use of their name and likeness was introduced in the House last week. The “Fair Pay to Play” bill, sponsored by Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) is a hot topic and should see some good debate in coming weeks.
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Senate Committee Eliminates Office of State Auiditor
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee voted a bill as substituted to eliminate the Office of the State Auditor. The committee voted for the substitute 6-5, which would not affect the current officeholder, State Auditor Jim Zeigler. As a proposed constitutional amendment, the bill would go on the November general election
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Condolences
We were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Ruth Kathryne Price Clouse (93), a longtime resident of Ozark and mother to our legislative friend Representative Steve Clouse. We send our prayers of peace and comfort to the family.
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: GE Appliances Adds 255 Jobs in AL Project
GE Appliances officially marked completion of a $125 million investment project at its Decatur refrigerator plant, which boosted production capacity, added new “smart “ technology and increased the site’s workforce. The project increases production capacity by 25 percent and ensures early compliance with 2022 refrigerant changes, making the Alabama plant
March 2, 2020 Group Watch: New Board Members for Manufacture AL
Manufacture Alabama announced that its board of directors has elected Carl Gunter as the new board chair. He is mill manager of International Paper in Prattville and will serve a two-year term that began on February 4, 2020. Additionally, the board of directors elected Jason Slinkard as vice chair. He
