2009 Regular Session Wrap-Up - Alabama Retail Association

Retail Report: Ask Reps to Vote ‘Yes’ on ‘Fairness’ and Tax Holiday

The Alabama House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation that will level taxes charged on remote sales with what brick-and-mortar retailers must charge. Some Alabama retailers must charge as much at 2% more than mega internet sellers, under current law. The…

Member News: Pastry chef for Dothan’s KBC to compete in Food Network’s ‘Next Baking Master: Paris’

Dothan’s KBC pastry chef competes in cooking competition show in Paris (WDHN, April 11, 2024) Featuring KBC, Member since 2014 Alabama pastry chef to appear on Food Network’s all-new French baking competition (CBS 42, April 11, 2024) When Alabama Retail…

Public hearing set for tourism improvement districts that could assess businesses

Giving cities and counties throughout Alabama the legislative authority to create tourism improvement districts will get a public hearing before a Senate committee next week. The structure for Montgomery and Florence improvement districts became law during 2023 regular session. Under…