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The start of October means a collection of new state laws go into effect in Alabama. One gives a sales tax exemption to supplies needed by beekeepers in the State. Another is meant to toughen licensing rules for people who pilot boats on Alabama waterways. Another of these new measures aims to clarify the taxation of overtime pay
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The application period for the final round of federal funds supporting Alabama child care providers is soon closing. The Alabama Department of Human Resources states Monday, August 12 is the final day to apply for Child Care Stability grants.
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The Alabama Department of Human Resources is announcing the final round of grants supporting childcare providers through a temporary federal grant program. Starting July 15, DHR will be accepting applications.
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Equal Pay Day 2024 is on Tuesday, March 12, and marks the current state of the gender pay gap for women. This symbolic day is used to raise awareness around and combat the impact of pay inequities.
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Break out those fuzzy dice. They're finally free to dangle in Illinois. A law taking effect Monday will prohibit police there from pulling over motorists solely because they have something hanging from the review mirror of the windshield. A change in Alabama taxation will mean higher worker paydays, maybe temporarily. They’re just two of hundreds of state laws taking effect across the U.S. with the start of the new year.
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The Alabama prison system is raising pay for correctional officers beginning Thursday, March 16, in an effort to address an ongoing staffing shortage.
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Alabama state non-education employees would not get a cost-of-living raise or merit pay raises under a $1.74 billion General Fund budget approved…
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Alabama Education Association plans to lobby to get teachers a 10 percent raise over the next two years if the money is available. AEA Executive Secretary…