Montgomery County, Alabama
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Montgomery County, Alabama, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,184 stories have been published about Montgomery County, Alabama which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Montgomery County, Alabama, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,184 stories have been published about Montgomery County, Alabama which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryWhy do police routinely make situations worse? Why do we rejoice when foot soldiers of the state discipline a band director for simply finishing a high school band song? Well, to be more exact, tased three times right in front of onlooking students? Seeing the video of Johnny Mims, a Birmingham band director, being tased and punished by police is infuriating for a number of reasons. Well, to me, at least. For many, primarily whiter colored indiv…See the Story
“Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomerySix lawsuits in total were filed on behalf of children allegedly discriminated against. The plaintiffs and their attorneys reference a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Alabama and its findings to buttress the argument for their lawsuits. The lawsuits seek compensation for the emotional, educational and social damages the plaintiffs suffered due to the alleged discrimination.See the Story
Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities
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Taxes · MontgomeryAlabama Arise: Sales tax is most regressive of three major state taxes. HB 479 reduces state portion of the sales tax on food from 4 percent to 3 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Law does not require cities and counties to reduce their sales taxes on groceries.See the Story
Explaining Alabama’s state grocery tax reduction
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate continues to impact buyers and sellers alike. The combination of higher mortgage rates and limited supply is helping to support higher prices, which is ultimately benefitting sellers. Despite the increase in prices, the state remains one of the ten most affordable states to own a home.See the Story
Alabama Realtors release August Economic and Real Estate Report
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryMONTGOMERY — Less than four months after the Alabama Legislature adopted the 2024 education budget, the Alabama State Board of Education is deliberating over a 2025 budget request that's roughly a $1.1 billion increase over 2024.See the Story
State Education Board drafts $6.2B budget for 2025
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Science · MontgomeryMONTGOMERY — In just four years’ time, Alabama’s ongoing critical shortage of math and science teachers will be a thing of the past, or at least, that’s what Lee Meadows, executive director for the Alabama STEM Council, is betting on.See the Story
State working to end math, science teacher shortage
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ACLU · MontgomeryA new Parole Watch Report by the ACLU of Alabama identified multiple trends that could be contributing to Alabama's ongoing low parole grant rate. A majority of parole applicants (86.5 percent) assigned to work release facilities were denied parole even though they have been vetted by the Alabama Department of Corrections as people who can safely work in our communities. White applicants are more than twice as likely to be granted parole than Black applicants.See the Story
ACLU Releases new Parole Watch Report
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