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Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children aroundMore >>
Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children aroundMore >>
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The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need ofMore >>
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We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
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By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
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If your job was to promote healthy living and lifestyles of seniors living in Alabama - it just got a whole lot harder. A study by the United Health Foundation just announced its first American's HealthMore >>
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Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
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MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Voters will decide November 2 whether to spend one billion dollars from the Alabama Trust Fund over the next ten years on transportation infrastructure.
The ballot issue is Amendment 3 and we recommend voting against it.
The General Fund will lose at least 30 million dollars a year in interest income from this trust if we vote for it, and possibly much more.
The General Fund is already depleted and to further cut funds for all services already struggling with cuts is not wise. The General Fund serves Medicaid, Public Health and Safety and Corrections – everything but Education.
The payoff for taking this money from our trust is dubious. The transportation projects will not necessarily be for the most needed, but the most politically profitable. One hundred million dollars each year won't address the transportation issues either. This is an important need, but going about it this way is not strategic, but counter productive.
Trust fund assets have already shrunk half a billion dollars in the past few years.
Now legislators want to take more money from the state's savings account.