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Irene Miller // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in Montgomery Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Montgomery...
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Here is a bill‑by‑bill breakdown of everything the Alabama House passed on March 10, 2026, drawn from the official legislative reporting for that date. This reflects floor action only-not committee work-and includes vote counts and what each bill does. 🏛️ Alabama House of Representatives Bills Passed on March 10, 2026 (20th Legislative Day) The House focused heavily on local legislation, especially county‑level governance, sheriffs' authority, and property‑tax measures. All bills listed below...
Alabama's highest court has reshaped the legal boundaries of police encounters, ruling that officers may demand physical identification during a lawful investigative stop when a person's verbal response is incomplete or unsatisfactory. The decision, issued in Jennings v. Smith, clarifies how Alabama's "stop‑and‑identify" statute works and carries major implications for civil liberties, policing standards, and future court challenges. A pivotal ruling on police authority The Alabama Supreme Cou...
What’s a good profit margin for your business? There’s a quick answer to this question. A good profit margin is usually 10% or higher for most businesses, though this varies significantly by industry. A net profit margin of 5% is considered low, 10% is healthy, and 20% or above indicates strong profitability. Compare your margin to industry-specific benchmarks for a more accurate assessment. It’s common for small businesses to struggle with cash flow management, especially as operations begin...
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R‑Alabama) sharply questioned pharmaceutical and national‑security experts this week during a Senate Committee on Aging hearing, raising alarms about what he called China's "death grip" on America's drug supply chain. The exchange underscored growing bipartisan concern that the United States is dangerously dependent on foreign manufacturing for essential medicines. "It's becoming common knowledge that for whatever reason, China's often able to circumvent the FDA whe...
The hidden cost of AI anxiety: What businesses need to know about this workplace stressor AI adoption is accelerating across industries. Organizations are focused on productivity gains and automation. But employees are asking a different question: What does this mean for my job, my income, and my future? In early 2026, Spring Health surveyed over 1,500 full-time employees across five countries. In the past 12 months, these employees said the emergence of AI has affected them in a variety of...
U.S. Marines are moving toward the Middle East in one of the most significant Marine deployments of the current Iran conflict, adding a fast‑moving, crisis‑response force to an already large American presence in the region. Roughly 2,500 Marines, along with amphibious warships including the USS Tripoli, are now en route as Washington and its allies continue sustained strikes on Iranian targets. Why the Marines Are Being Sent The deployment reflects a shift toward deterrence, crisis response, and...
PeopleImages // Shutterstock Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Alabama can reclaim 75 workdays each year Leaders in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under constant pressure to deliver results with limited time, budgets, and staff. In a volatile market, they're expected to balance immediate execution with long-term strategy, often without the layers of support available to larger organizations. As a result, many leaders step in wherever the business needs...
Rural healthcare is in the red as Trump withholds Medicaid payments to Minnesota Governmental action (or inaction) that affects America at large often has an outsized impact on rural residents. At the end of February, the Trump administration announced it will withhold millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing concerns about fraud. This comes on the heels of GOP cuts to Medicaid in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill and an effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act...
How much is a dollar worth? Why the weakening US currency matters for your wallet Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but for every dollar you earn, there are a number of different factors eating away at it. There are taxes, for one, not far away with April 15 on the horizon. Then there is inflation: Even though it has moderated from the years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still eroding the value of our money to the tune of almost 3% a year. And now there is a new worry: The U.S. dollar,...
How to become a general contractor (if you don’t have experience) Nobody starts working as a licensed general contractor right away. Learning how to become a general contractor with no experience may feel overwhelming — but with the right plan in place you can jumpstart your general contractor career. Most general contractors begin in entry-level roles, learn the trades and gradually build the skills required for licensing. If you’re starting from scratch, ERGO NEXT provides this primer on ho...
How much of your income should you spend on housing? Looking to cut costs? Why not start at the top? In the typical American household, nothing takes a bigger bite out of the budget than housing costs. While that’s a burden, it also means that housing expenses are where cost-cutting has the biggest potential to help make ends meet. Experts say you should spend no more than 25% to 30% of your income on housing—rent or mortgage payments plus utilities—for financial stability. If you do that,...
The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026 A customer steps up to the counter at a neighborhood pharmacy. An insurance card is scanned. A pharmacist asks if there are any questions. A small paper bag with the medication inside slides across the counter. What most of us don’t see is the vast system that made that moment possible. Before a prescription drug reaches a shelf in your town, it has passed through research laboratories, clinical trial sites, regulatory review t...
Americans' average debt keeps rising, but pace of growth has slowed, according to Intuit Credit Karma data In the fourth quarter of 2025, Americans’ average total overall debt increased to $58,712 from $55,879 in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 5% year-over-year gain, according to an analysis of 99.5 million Intuit Credit Karma members with a combined overall debt of more than $9.9 trillion. That’s almost the same as 2024’s year-over-year average debt gains (4.9%). However, in the last quart...
H-1B lottery history and data: Selection rates 2008-2026 Every year, thousands of skilled workers compete for a chance to work in the United States. This is the H-1B lottery. By law, the government can only approve 85,000 new H-1B visas each year: 65,000 for general workers and 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from a U.S. institution. The lottery was created to parcel out these limited slots. But the demand and the rules have shifted since its inception. Data on H-1B visas goes by fiscal...
March 13, 2026 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran's newly elevated Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been seriously wounded and is "likely disfigured," raising questions about his ability to lead the country amid nearly two weeks of sustained U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Hegseth's comments mark the most direct public assessment yet from the Pentagon regarding the condition of the 56‑year‑old successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed alo...
March 14, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters issued a formal notice to the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, stating that he will pursue legal action if the party does not require Tuberville to affirm under oath that he meets Alabama's constitutional residency requirements to run for governor. McFeeters' statement comes amid an ongoing dispute over whether Tuberville satisfies the Alabama Constitution's seven‑year r...
March 13, 2026 - LINEVILLE, Ala. - Rodney Walker, a businessman, cattle farmer, and Republican candidate for the United States Senate from Alabama, is urging Congress and federal regulators to act swiftly to close what he describes as a dangerous loophole in the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). Walker argues the gap in the law threatens community banks, farm lending, and the ability of rural families to rely on cash. Walker said the issue...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms has endorsed Republican Katherine Robertson in her campaign for Alabama Attorney General, adding another veteran law‑enforcement voice to Robertson's growing list of supporters ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. Sheriff Helms, who is concluding a long career in public service, praised Robertson's record on public safety and her support among law‑enforcement leaders across the state. "I am proud to support Katherine in her race for Attorney Gen...
March 10, 2026 - TAMPA, Ala - A new analysis circulating online claims that a coordinated U.S. bomber campaign-featuring B‑2 stealth bombers, B‑1 Lancers, and B‑52 Stratofortresses-has allegedly collapsed major sections of Iran's underground military tunnel network, long considered one of Tehran's most important strategic assets. A recent video, published by PPR Global, frames the strikes as part of a broader operation referred to as Epic Fury, describing it as one of the most conse...
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, legislation aimed at improving safety on Alabama's highways by ensuring commercial motor vehicle operators meet federal work authorization and communication standards. Surrounded by state troopers, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor and bill sponsors state Sen. Lance Bell and Rep. Steve Clouse, along with Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) President and CEO Mark Colson and board m...
