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Green cards for green cars?

Green cards for green cars? That's the accusation an automotive writer is leveling at the proposed HK Motor project in Baldwin County. Charles David with

Group wants grocery tax removed

An organization that represents Alabama's poor is urging the Legislature to pass a proposed constitutional amendment to remove the 4 percent state sales tax

Florida foreclosures on the rise

Florida's courts are being overrun by home foreclosures. The state Supreme Court released a summary Thursday that showed almost 400,000 foreclosures were filed

No action on lottery proposal in Miss.

A Mississippi House Committee took no action Monday on a bill that proposes creating a state lottery to help pay for college scholarships.

Foreclosure victim gets her house back

City leaders were on hand Monday to unveil the first success story for Mobile's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

Alabama to get cash for older employees

Alabama will get $824,520 in federal funding for an effort to promote employment and job training among low-income, older workers.

State Farm paring down 125K customers

Thousands of State Farm property insurance customers will be seeing nonrenewal notices in their mailboxes next week.

Senate rejects near-freeze on spending

Just days after President Barack Obama endorsed a partial freeze on domestic spending, his Democratic allies in the Senate have rejected a plan attempting to

Crist hopes to see Obama on Tampa visit

Gov. Charlie Crist says it's possible he'll meet with President Barack Obama Thursday when both men are in Tampa.

Senate spends 3rd day on roads debate

The Alabama Senate will need a fourth day to debate legislation that would create a $1 billion highway construction program.

Crist proposes tax cut for corporations

Gov. Charlie Crist wants to give Florida corporations a $100 million tax cut although the state is facing a potential budget deficit of up to $3.2 billion.

Nodine distributes $200,000 to schools

Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine today distributed more than $200,000 in funds to District 2 schools, mainly for computer technology aimed at giving

Haiti donations mean tax deduction

People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the

Dow speaks on Motorsports Park revenue

A former Mobile mayor speaks on how he believes the Alabama Motorsports Park will bring in not only millions in revenue, but also millions of people.

Alabama unemployment continues to rise

The latest unemployment rate for Alabama is the highest it's been in 26 years. Some people are hoping things will soon change.

Barbour cuts $221M from $6B budget

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour on Friday cut $221 million from the nearly $6 billion state budget.

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