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Jefferson County Commission votes to skip $15 million bond payment

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:35:49 +0000

County Manager Tony Petelos said the money will allow the cash-strapped county to continue operating through Sept. 30. Read more from The Birmingham News

Alabama Point seawall erosion prompts ALDOT to build fence restricting tourist, fishing access

Alabama Notes — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:50:47 +0000

How long the fence remains in place will be a direct function of how long it takes to find the money to repair the seawall for good, city and state officials agreed.

Sam Jones explains campaign spending

Alabama Notes — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:19:20 +0000

Mayor Sam Jones spent nearly $33,000 in campaign cash in 2011, more than half of the money he had on hand at the beginning of the year, according to his annual campaign-finance report.

AL Senate passes bills to solve Cooper Green money issues

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:49:00 +0000

New developments are underway in efforts to solve the money troubles of Cooper Green Mercy Hospital…

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RESTORE Act for Gulf Coast draws opposition

Alabama Notes — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:58:20 +0000

The comments reflect opposition to directing the money away from the general U.S. Treasury – which benefits the entire nation – and focusing it on five states.

Investigator: Money paid for hits in bounties – The Decatur Daily

Alabama Notes — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:12:15 +0000

Investigator: Money paid for hits in bounties The Decatur Daily NEW YORK (AP) — A former US attorney hired by the NFL to evaluate its investigation of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program said Thursday the evidence shows players received…

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Forget public safety. Traffic cameras are about the money

Alabama Notes — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:05:00 +0000

When a politician tells you it’s not about the money, it’s about the money. Read more from The Birmingham News

Feds question Alabama Forestry Commission accounting on $5 million in stimulus

Alabama Notes — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:37:30 +0000

State Forester Linda Casey said she’s confident the Forestry Commission will be able to account for the money.

Baldwin County holds onto $1.8 million in energy bonds

Alabama Notes — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:18:17 +0000

BAY MINETTE — Just minutes after deciding to turn Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds back to the state earlier this week, commissioners decided to hold off after an energy management company suggested they use the money for upgrades on county buildings.

Loan company files lawsuit against Center Point over business location

Alabama Notes — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:34:54 +0000

The Money Store wants to move from a tornado-damaged location on Center Point Parkway. Read more from The Birmingham News