The new law settles the argument about whether Alabama can afford expansion Contributed by the Cover Alabama Coalition The new COVID-19 recovery...
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 brings back federal incentives
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Alabama House Democratic Caucus applauds the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Contributed by the Alabama House Democratic Caucus Alabama House Democrats enthusiastically support the historic economic relief and stimulus...
Inside the Statehouse
Gambling and Budgets Priority for Legislature By Steve Flowers The legislature is at the midway point of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session. They...
Describe the typical minimum wage worker. It may not be who you think.
By Greg Markley In the 1970s, regarding wages and benefits, the youngest of three brothers (me) ended up with a nice supermarket job as his first...
Open government is key to honest government
Contributed byKen Paulson When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for...
Opelika to fund new senior center
By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City Council voted to approve the expenditure of $400,000 of grant funds received from Alabama Department...
Gov. Ivey amends state of emergency
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey issued her 24th supplemental state of emergency Friday with three revisions to the...
Attorney General’s Office Announces Indictment of Brandon Hughes
Contributed by the office of the Attorney General The Attorney General’s office announced that Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has been...
City honors Brandon Taylor for heroism
By Michelle KeyPublisher During last week’s city council meeting, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the council honored Opelika resident, Brandon Taylor...