About Alabama — The Hidden Acts of the Legislature
The 2009 regular session of the Alabama Legislature adjourned May 15. According to the summary report on the Legislature’s Web
About Alabama — April: Tax Month
Many people associate April more with taxes than with rain showers. It is a good month to think about how
About Alabama — Reforming Jefferson County’s Government
The critical problems of Jefferson County’s government have received statewide attention for months. Its sewer system is deeply in debt,
About Alabama — Proration Not Popular
Proration is the process of across-the-board cutbacks mandated by Alabama law to resolve shortfalls during the state’s budget year. The
About Alabama — The State Budget Dilemma
The state of Alabama has a budget for public education services and another, the General Fund budget, for most other
About Alabama — Alabama Officials Partner to Reduce Highway Deaths
In the 15 years from 1991 through 2005, an average of 1,073 people died in crashes on Alabama’s highways. The
About Alabama — Wanted: Service Partners
Alabama’s state prisons house more than 25,300 inmates but were designed to hold only 13,400. Severe overcrowding, therefore, represents a
About Alabama — The Nov. 4 General Election
On Nov. 4, Alabamians will participate in a nationwide election for the president and vice president. We also will vote