County commissions want to protect Alabama internet sales tax system
Alabama’s county commissions said at their summer conference this week in Orange Beach that a change in the 8-year-old Simplified Sellers Use Tax could result in dire financial consequences. They estimate the SSUT brings in $850 million in annual revenue for state, city and county governments. The city of Tuscaloosa, the Tuscaloosa School District and city of Mountain Brook have filed suit, claiming the SSUT program is unconstitutional. – AL.com
Irondale begins work on new civic center
The city of Irondale broke ground Thursday on a $20 million redevelopment of the Zamora Shrine Center. The center will be renovated to become the new Irondale Civic Center. – Bham Now
Mazda Toyota launches LIGHT program in schools
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has launched Leading Industry Growth by Helping Teachers (LIGHT) in schools in Morgan County and Huntsville. The program supports student career development. – News 19
Brasfield & Gorrie ‘tops out’ Ronald McDonald facility
Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie has “topped out” the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte in North Carolina by placing the final exterior beam. The expansion will add two new guest rooms and improve the building’s entrance. – Brasfield & Gorrie
