Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Josephine, is sponsoring legislation he hopes will streamline the process for businesses, particularly small businesses, to receive licenses and permits, and to do so more quickly. SB12 would prohibit any state or local agency from requiring, as…
In early January, the Sunset Committee narrowly approved a series of reforms regarding the operations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Representative and member of the Sunset Committee Kerry (Bubba) Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, is sponsoring HB123 which provides for the continuance…
Under current law, a percentage of the net proceeds from the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) is distributed to municipalities based on population. SB 107, introduced by Sen. Sessions, R-Grand Bay, proposes that, for SSUT distribution, the population of a…
At 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, Gov. Kay Ivey placed 39 Alabama counties under a state of emergency. Much of south Alabama experienced historic snowfall amounts Tuesday, Jan. 21. The governor issued a proclamation ending the state of emergency as…
Through November, holiday spending in Alabama is on track to slightly exceed last year’s $18.5 billion. November 2024 taxed sales grew 3.3% in our state over November 2023. Alabamians spent 2.8% more during November and December 2023 than they did…
The state of emergency that Gov. Kay Ivey declared in 37 Alabama counties at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, ended at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 14. Termination Proclamation Governor’s Proclamation The counties covered by the proclamation are: Bibb, Blount, Calhoun,…
By Whitney R. Brown, Esq. Despite Republicans’ tremendously successful 2024 U.S. elections, the change in administration and majority won’t translate to a friendlier litigation climate for employers any time soon. More minor employment decisions can be challenged. In 2024, the…
Today, we look back at our top posts, profiles, events and news of the year across Alabama Retail’s website and social media accounts. We can’t wait to see what 2025 and the second half of this decade have in store!…
Christie Howell, owner of Wrapsody, a five-store gift boutique, has been elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Her two-year term begins Jan. 1. Wrapsody employs 88 at its locations in Hoover, Auburn, Trussville, Homewood and Madison. Howell…
Celebrate the joy of giving this year by shopping down the street or around the corner. Spend your holiday shopping, dining and leisure dollars locally throughout this holiday season and watch your gift multiply. Help Alabama businesses thrive. Local stores…