Consumers and merchants plan to find ways to have a safe and fun Halloween this year. While total spending is expected to be down because of the lack of group celebrations and large events due to coronavirus concerns, those who…
Every Alabamian needs to be counted. Online, phone and mailed self-responses for the U.S. Census continue through Oct. 15. In March, about three of every four households received an invitation via the U.S. mail from the U.S. Census Bureau to…
As it celebrates its 50th year in business, Unclaimed Baggage has been named to the Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame. “For 50 years, they have been the anchor for tourism in north Alabama,” said Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell. (Go…
In an April 13 Alabama Daily News story, Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown and others advocate for opening small stores under occupancy, social distancing and health standards as have been placed on larger stores. “The Alabama Retail Association and…
The Alabama Small Business Development Center Network conducted webinars last week that covered: the updated process for applying for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan; the $10,000 forgivable advance; and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, forgivable…
At 10 this morning, the state and the city of Montgomery announced that a city resident has tested positive for the coronavirus. The cities of Montgomery and Pike Road have canceled all city-sponsored events. The state is asking all state…
Alabama law prevents private, for-profit auditors from recovering costs associated with completing a tax audit directly from a taxpayer. Act No. 2020-31 by Rep. Paul Lee, R-Dothan, and Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville, took effect March 11, 2020. The state, cities…
The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday approved a substantially different version of legislation that requires verification of Alabama employers’ use of the federal E-Verify system. Legislation by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, initially would have required businesses…
A House panel approved legislation March 11 that would have allowed wine to be shipped directly to consumers in Alabama, while a Senate committee conducted a public hearing on the companion legislation. The House Economic Development and Tourism approved HB365 by…
Companion bills to protect Alabamians from pyramid schemes while clearly defining legitimate direct sellers are ready for either chamber to consider when the Alabama Legislature returns from its spring break. Each chambers’ judiciary committees approved the bills Wednesday, March 11,…