‘Hope’ is for the children

‘Hope’ is for the children

Hannah’s Hope needs your help curing GAN, a genetic disorder that kills children. In the race for a Pepsi Refresh Grant, your vote online could make the difference. UPDATE: We won!

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With government accounting, red is the new black

With government accounting, red is the new black

Today, to keep good financial records, you need good software. And the first thing you need to know about good software is that the software you have is never quite good enough.

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JeffCo approves occupational tax settlement

JeffCo approves occupational tax settlement

A two-year old lawsuit over Jefferson County’s occupational tax has been settled. Taxpayers will receive $30 million of refunds.

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Bowman retreats on convention trip

Bowman retreats on convention trip

Bowman and staff will pay for the Orange Beach convention trip out of their own pockets. Meanwhile, Bowman defended hiring brother-in-law.

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With opening moves, Bowman blunders

With opening moves, Bowman blunders

Last month, voters gave George Bowman something very few people ever get — the second chance to make a first impression. But after a few weeks in office, he’s blowing this chance even worse than the first.

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Council approves fire fighter pay adjustment

Council approves fire fighter pay adjustment

Fire fighters have argued the move will cut their pay 20 percent, while city officials insist that fire fighters were given that money by mistake and were never entitled to it in the first place.

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BSC tax records show years of red ink

BSC tax records show years of red ink

Birmingham-Southern College administrators have portrayed the school’s financial woes as a recent discovery, but tax records show that, between 2004 and 2009, the college reported deficits totaling more than $68 million.

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