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EDA awards $958,469 in grants for economic development projects in Shelby County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $958,469 in grants for economic development projects in Shelby County, Alabama.

By South Birmingham Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Alabama Policy Institute launches new department for government efficiency

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has announced the creation of a new entity called the Alabama Department of Government Efficiency, or ALDOGE.

By South Birmingham Times | Dec 18, 2024

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Alabama Policy Institute launches initiative to enhance state government efficiency

By South Birmingham Times | Dec 17, 2024

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has announced the launch of a new initiative called the Alabama Department of Government Efficiency, or ALDOGE.

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Alabama Policy Institute to unveil BluePrint for conservative priorities in 2025

By South Birmingham Times | Dec 11, 2024

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) is set to unveil its 2025 BluePrint for Alabama, a comprehensive 30-point conservative policy plan.

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Alabama Policy Institute prepares release of new conservative policy blueprint for 2025

By South Birmingham Times | Dec 2, 2024

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) is preparing to release its 2025 Blueprint for Alabama this December.

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Smith and Williams discuss gambling expansion and Alabama Senate Pro Tem race

By South Birmingham Times | Nov 22, 2024

Stephanie Smith and Phil Williams have engaged in a discussion concerning the expansion of gambling and the Alabama Senate Pro Tem race.

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Smith and Poor discuss Alabama politics and policy

By South Birmingham Times | Nov 19, 2024

Stephanie Smith and Jeff Poor recently engaged in a discussion about policy and politics in Alabama.

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Reform of Certificate of Need laws seen as key for Alabama's rural healthcare

By South Birmingham Times | Nov 13, 2024

Access to quality healthcare in Alabama remains a pressing issue, particularly for rural areas where hospital closures have reduced local options.

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Debate continues over gambling expansion and education lottery in Alabama

By South Birmingham Times | Apr 10, 2024

Last week, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to reject the Senate's amendments to HB 151 and HB 152, leading to the creation of a conference committee composed of Representatives Whitt, Jones, and Blackshear.

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Bill aims to alter Alabama's union recognition process

By South Birmingham Times | Apr 4, 2024

A public hearing took place recently to discuss a bill that could impact the process of voluntary recognition for unions.

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Alabama Senate committee approves controversial union recognition bill

By South Birmingham Times | Apr 4, 2024

The Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee has approved a bill that aims to restrict voluntary union recognitions.

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Senate committee approves bill targeting company incentives over union recognition

By South Birmingham Times | Apr 4, 2024

A Senate committee has given its approval to a bill aimed at retrieving incentives from companies that voluntarily recognize unionization.

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Louisiana halts college athlete prop bets over fairness concerns

By South Birmingham Times | Apr 3, 2024

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has taken action to halt proposition bets on individual college athletes.

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NCAA president urges ban on prop bets for college athletes

By South Birmingham Times | Mar 27, 2024

NCAA President Charlie Baker has called on states with legalized sports betting to prohibit proposition bets involving college athletes.

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Alabama Policy Institute addresses workforce challenges in new report

By South Birmingham Times | Mar 25, 2024

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has released a report addressing workforce participation challenges in the state.

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Rural Republicans show increasing support for school choice

By South Birmingham Times | Mar 11, 2024

The Wall Street Journal has published an opinion piece discussing the growing support for school choice among rural Republicans.

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Alabama expands school choice with new education savings accounts

By South Birmingham Times | Mar 10, 2024

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new bill into law that expands school choice in the state.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Chilton County in 2021

By South Birmingham Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Chilton County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Shelby County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Birmingham Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Shelby County received $943,899 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Talladega County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Birmingham Times | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Talladega County received $1,118,550 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.