A bill filed Tuesday by state Rep. Jack Williams, R-Vestavia Hills, would allow the Jefferson County Commission to raise an estimated $64 million a year in sales taxes, occupational taxes, gasoline taxes or other levies. According to the Birmingham New... »
A legislative committee is scheduled to vote today on two plans that would let the Jefferson County Commission impose a new occupational tax that would raise about $60 million a year. According to the Birmingham News, each plan by Rep. Demetrius Newton... »
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Cooper Green Mercy Hospital faces a pivotal week as a divided Jefferson County Commission and local legislative delegation consider what role the facility will play in addressing the county's fiscal woes. According to the Birmingham News, the County Co... »
Officials said the Jefferson County Commission will vote Tuesday whether to pay someone $130,000 annually to help manage the county's $4.23 billion in sewer, education and general obligation debt. According to the Birmingham News, the county believes t... »
Proposed bills in the Alabama House would raise the state sales tax on vehicles from 2 to 4 percent and would allow revenue-starved Jefferson County to raise vehicle-tag fees by up to 5 percent. Sponsored by Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, House Bill... »
The long-term outlook for the county provides the perfect testing opportunity to see if Birmingham, AL is ready for pay and display meters. A recent ruling associated with the county's bankruptcy filing means we'll get a good sample pool for some time ... »
A bill filed Tuesday by state Rep. Jack Williams, R-Vestavia Hills, would allow the Jefferson County Commission to raise an estimated $64 million a year in sales taxes, occupational taxes, gasoline taxes or other levies. According to the Birmingham New... »
