Politics Articles

Family Caregivers in Alabama Provide $8.3 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

CONTRIBUTED BYAARP ALABAMA MONTGOMERY — The unpaid care provided by the 700,000 family caregivers in Alabama is valued at $8.3 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is an increase of $1.2...

Smiths Station Talks Zoning, Pavilion at February Meetings

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — During the month of February, the Smiths Station City Council talked zoning and approved funding for a new event this spring, among other business. The Feb. 28 regular meeting saw the council approve...

Auburn Council Considers LawnGolf Property

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council did not vote to amend conditional use approval for a property that will include pickleball and miniature golf in Auburn during its meeting Tuesday night.  The new business, LawnGolf...

Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF REP. MIKE ROGERS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), recently announced the introduction of legislation that would allow states to decide to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. This legislation builds on a longstanding...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Young Boozer, State Treasurer By Steve Flowers Young Boozer is state treasurer, again, and deservedly so. Boozer was first elected as Alabama’s...

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