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US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult
National News

US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult

  • Hinckley Jones-Sanpei, University of Denver
  • Updated 16 hrs ago

National debt now equals the size of the US economy.

Before you pick a health plan, ask these 5 questions
Lifestyle

Before you pick a health plan, ask these 5 questions

  • DeShena Woodard, BSN, RN for GoodRx
  • Updated Nov 9, 2026

GoodRx reports that choosing the right health insurance can be overwhelming. Key factors include budget, medical needs, and upcoming life events to find the best plan.

National News

Democrats to challenge Pentagon's $1.5T budget request, aim for under $1T

  • By ThĂ©rèse Boudreaux | The Center Square
  • Updated Nov 5, 2026

(The Center Square) – Following a triumphant election night, Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee are vowing to rein in the national defense budget for fiscal year 2027, saying they will reject the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion request.

Selma approves $21.3 million budget, reorganizes city departments
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Selma approves $21.3 million budget, reorganizes city departments

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Updated Sep 30, 2026

The Selma City Council approved a $21.3 million budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.

Demopolis City Council passes budget of $17.5 million, 30% larger than this year's budget
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Demopolis City Council passes budget of $17.5 million, 30% larger than this year's budget

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Updated Oct 26, 2026

The Demopolis City Council has approved a budget for the next fiscal year of $17.5 million, an increase of almost 31% over the current budget.

Selma Finance Committee to discuss city budget again as deadline closes in
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Selma Finance Committee to discuss city budget again as deadline closes in

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Updated Oct 26, 2026

The Selma City Council’s Finance Committee will meet again on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29, just days before a new budget must be approved.

Update: Selma officials dicuss how to balance its budget with a $700K shortfall
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Update: Selma officials dicuss how to balance its budget with a $700K shortfall

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Updated Sep 22, 2026

The city of Selma is $700,000 short of a balanced budget.

State superintendent gives good report for two Black Belt school districts under state intervention
Education

State superintendent gives good report for two Black Belt school districts under state intervention

  • By Andrea Tinker Alabama Reflector
  • Updated Aug 21, 2026

Alabama State School Superintendent Eric Mackey said Thursday three school districts under state intervention were showing improvements, inclu…

International Paper Riverdale Mill accepting grant applications for schools, nonprofits
Education

International Paper Riverdale Mill accepting grant applications for schools, nonprofits

  • Cindy Fisher
  • Aug 5, 2026

The International Paper Riverdale Mill is accepting applications for 2026 International Paper Foundation grants, providing funding opportuniti…

Marion mayor: Water department continues work despite three walking off the job demanding pay raises
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Marion mayor: Water department continues work despite three walking off the job demanding pay raises

  • Todd Prater
  • Aug 3, 2026

Marion’s water department is still operating and repairs to the system are still in motion despite three workers not coming to work as they as…

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