The Madison City Council has voted to join a multi-city lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue under the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, or SSUT. The council also approved a resolution supporting the City of Tuscaloosa’s legal efforts to change how online sales tax dollars are distributed so that more revenue remains in […]
Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins joined local club and restaurant owners to announce a coordinated, business-led effort to improve safety across the city’s nightlife scene, following months of disturbances at some establishments. Watkins acknowledged the business owners who participated in the initiative, highlighting their contributions to Huntsville’s economy and community. She said the announcement followed […]
As Huntsville’s small-business ecosystem accelerates, insurance is becoming a strategic necessity rather than an afterthought. From new retailers opening along South Parkway to agile tech consultancies in Cummings Research Park, the city’s entrepreneurial climate comes with new forms of risk—and securing the right insurance can be the difference between a temporary setback and a long-term […]
Safety first. Things like infrastructure and employee pay were among the topics, but public safety was the theme during the “State of the County’’ luncheon Thursday at the Von Braun Center. Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon’s presentation in a full Saturn Ballroom at the VBC had the budget saved until the end to “emphasize […]
The recent announcement that Integra Water plans to build a wastewater treatment facility near the Flint River in New Market has sparked significant concern among local residents, environmental advocates, and river-dependent businesses. Questions have arisen about how the new plant might impact water quality, local ecosystems, and public health, especially given Alabama’s history of industrial […]
Stites & Harbison, PLLC has opened a new office in Huntsville, Ala., marking the law firm’s first location in Alabama. Stites & Harbison is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with multiple offices across eight states — Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. The firm represents clients throughout the United States and […]
Businesses statewide are recalibrating payroll systems as Alabama’s tax exemption on overtime pay expires June 30. The nine-month pilot, once celebrated as a national model for worker relief, ends with little fanfare. Lawmakers declined to renew it after costs ballooned to ten times original estimates and critics argued it favored higher earners. Initial projections in […]
FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent testimony before the Senate and House has raised more questions than answers about the future of the agency’s presence in Huntsville. On Thursday, Patel expressed support for the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal for the FBI—a plan that calls for a $545 million reduction in funding for salaries and expenses, […]
A recent briefing hosted by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) delivered a stark warning: the U.S. House’s proposed budget legislation could inflict severe damage on food assistance programs and Medicaid, pushing millions of Americans deeper into poverty and hardship. The virtual event brought together policy experts who highlighted how sweeping federal cuts, […]
As the federal enforcement deadline for the REAL ID Act approaches, Alabama professionals who travel frequently for work or access secure federal facilities should take note. Beginning May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant identification—known in Alabama as the STAR ID—will be accepted for boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal buildings. Though the deadline was […]
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