The 2016 Special Session that began in mid-August has wrapped up. Read on to get a play-by-play of what was accomplished. Proposed Alabama Lottery Dies (Again) During the second week of the special session, to the surprise of some onlookers, the lottery bill pushed by Governor Bentley passed both chambers
The Mobile Area Education Foundation announced its plan to open a charter school in the port city that could serve up to 300 high school students by fall of 2017. The program is called the Acceleration Day and Evening Academy and is designed to provide personalized education for at-risk students. The school
In a recent lengthy filing, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange argues that two abortion laws passed earlier this year should not be blocked by a federal judge. The legislature passed abortion-related bills that outlawed abortion clinics located within 2,000 feet of public schools as well as an abortion procedure that
So far, this month has been marked by new people in new positions and the announcement of the governor’s lottery plan. Stay tuned to Group Watch for developing special session news later this week. Governor Releases Proposed Alabama Lottery Governor Bentley unveiled a constitutional amendment that would allow voters in
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama is seeking an average rate increase of 39 percent on individual plans offered through the Obamacare marketplace. The proposed rate hikes will affect more than 160,000 people in Alabama who purchased insurance through the federal exchange, which represents 5 percent of Blue Cross membership.Blue
The Alabama Legislature convenes today for a special session called by the governor to address the Medicaid funding crisis. The session is narrowly targeted and is not expected to be enduring. The Bloom Group will be there protecting your interests and will provide you with timely updates throughout the special
Students may still be enjoying their summer break, but the Alabama State Board of Education is working to find the right new state superintendent, the state Medicaid agency is making cuts and more. State Board Narrows Search for New Superintendent The Alabama State Board of Education recently narrowed its search
by Allen Sanderson The news in the last few weeks has been dominated by tragedy, and here at The Bloom Group our thoughts and prayers especially go out to the families of the slain police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge. We have always and will continue to proudly support
The Birmingham Police Department has been using ShotSpotter, a gun location and detection service since 2008. The Birmingham City Council approved paying more than $52,000 to let officers keep using the gunfire detection system. The detection system can determine the difference between a gunshot and something else like a firecracker. If
If you thought summer meant a slow-down in business and political news, think again. In the month since the 2016 regular session ended, we’ve seen several positive economic development announcements and the trial and subsequent conviction of the Alabama Speaker of the House. Read on for more details. Mercedes-Benz Supplier
