Alabama’s state health officer urges Alabamians to get flu shots “as soon as possible.” Talk with your family doctor or pharmacist about getting your seasonal flu or any other vaccinations, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association…
Beginning Nov. 1, all sales and use tax licenses issued by the Alabama Department of Revenue must be renewed annually and online through the www.myalabamataxes.alabama.gov, or MAT, portal. There is no charge to renew these licenses required for: Sales Tax…
Effective at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency related to Hurricane Delta, which make landfall Friday in Creole, La., about 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The day before landfall, Oct. 8, the governor rescinded the…
As of Oct. 19, more than $100 million in FEMA grants, National Flood Insurance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration had been approved for Alabama’s Hurricane Sally survivors, according to the governor’s office. Other 2020 Hurricanes…
Instead of the lower unemployment tax bill originally projected for next year, all Alabama employers will have an additional 1.3% added to their current tax rate in 2020, thanks to the strain caused by job losses due to COVID-19. Through…
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Retail Association PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s federal political action committee, has made endorsements in four Alabama congressional races and the U.S. Senate race. “The Alabama Retail Association believes these candidates understand retailers and will give retailers’…
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…