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Auburn city council approves funding for housing project renovation

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Ridgecrest Apartments are on their way to receiving a major facelift after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday voted to support a multiphase redevelopment with nearly $1.8 million from the general fund.The council also...
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Opelika puts pause on new residential building permits

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted 4–1 to approve the temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple-occupancy development projects.Ward 5 Council Member Todd Rauch led discussion and proposed amendments to the ordinance.“I want to...
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Use online tools when claiming One, Big, Beautiful Bill tax advantages for families and education

CONTRIBUTED BY IRS.GOV WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for claiming new and expanded tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Families planning to claim the Child Tax...
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Governor encourages Alabamians to prepare now for severe weather

CONTRIBUTD BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — With Alabama’s spring tornado season fast approaching, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged families and businesses across the state to take advantage of a tax-free opportunity to prepare. “In Alabama, we experience...
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