CARES Act deadline extended, more small business money in new stimulus package
The proposed new stimulus package in front of Congress extends unemployment benefits, sets aside $300 billion more to help businesses and extends the deadline for using CARES Act funding for a year, in addition to the stimulus checks that will go out to most Americans. – Alabama Political Reporter
Jefferson County consent decree lifted
A consent decree in place in Jefferson County since 1982 has been lifted by a federal judge. The decree, stemming from a 1975 lawsuit, was put into place to prevent discrimination in the county’s hiring practices. The lifting of the decree means the judge believes the county is hiring all races and genders equitably. – WVTM 13
Gladstone Commercial makes $20 million Huntsville purchase
Gladstone Commercial Corp. has bought a 278,000-square-foot industrial facility in Huntsville that is leased to Dynetics. Gladstone, a real estate investment company, is based in Virginia. – Gladstone Commercial
JC Penney in Enterprise will close
JC Penney plans to close stores in 15 states during 2021, including a store in Enterprise. This comes on the heels of 170 stores closed in 2020. The enterprise closure will be in spring 2021 – JC Penney
Supervisor where illegal winery found arrested
The supervisor of a wastewater treatment plant in Rainsville where authorities say they found an illegal winery has been arrested. The mayor says the winery was being operated out of a corner of the facility. – USA Today
