Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations. Mary Claire WootenApril 2, 2025
Legislature ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress ALDOT engineer Ed Austin estimates 350 bridges in the state would have to be posted for weight restrictions if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2025
News Association representing Ala. county government elects new leadership Calhoun County Commissioner Lee Patterson was elected president. StaffAugust 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024 The 2024 agenda is ambitious, focusing on improving mental health services at the local level. StaffDecember 1, 2023
State County commissioners convene in Auburn to set legislative priorities The commissioners heard from a variety of speakers Wednesday on what to expect in the coming legislative session. Jacob HolmesNovember 30, 2023
State County commissions to host legislative conference in Auburn The agenda for the event highlights some notable expectations for the upcoming session. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2023
State Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2022
Infrastructure Broadband expansion to reach “every Alabama address” within six years The FCC is mandating 100 percent coverage of internet with download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
Infrastructure ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022