Legislation that would place micro markets under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, rather than the Alabama Department of Public Health, awaits debate in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature. At its Wednesday, Feb. 19, meeting,…
At noon Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in all 67 Alabama counties related to flooding. The statewide emergency proclamation prohibits price gouging and eases transportation restrictions for the movement of emergency supplies throughout…
The Alabama House canceled most of its committee meetings Wednesday to attend the funeral of one of the legislator’s spouses, but met Tuesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, the Senate had a regular legislative week. The Alabama Retail Association made endorsements in…
The Alabama Legislature began its 2020 regular session this week in the “best of times” economically, yet the “worst of times” as a federal takeover of Alabama’s prisons looms. Coming up with an “Alabama solution” to overcrowded prisons will consume…
Alabama entered the new decade on a high note. More Alabamians are working than ever before, and revenue coming into the state last year broke records. By all accounts, holiday sales in Alabama exceeded everyone’s expectations. It is under that…
Legislation that had been scheduled for consideration in the second week of the 2020 regular session got moved to the third week after the House canceled all its Feb. 13 committee meetings so lawmakers could attend the funeral of a…
Legislation has been introduced to raise the minimum amount of theft that would result in a felony charge in Alabama from $500 to $1,500. That 200% increase would allow shoplifters to steal three times more before they face any punishment…
As of Jan. 1, 2020, Alabama employers will save an estimated $42.3 million annually under a law that reduces the duration of Alabama’s unemployment payouts while increasing benefits. Under Act No. 2019 – 204 by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, and…
On the final day of 2019, we look back at our top posts, profiles, events and videos of the year across Alabama Retail’s website and social media accounts. Enjoy the look back as we move forward to 2020 and the…
Shoppers in Alabama should spend about $362 million more during the holidays this year than last year. During the holiday shopping months of November and December, Alabamians will buy more than $12.4 billion in goods, based on the Alabama Retail…