Tag: Birmingham City Council
Bill voiding Birmingham Council’s 233 percent pay increase becomes law
Legislation blocking a 233 percent pay raise for the Birmingham City Council was enacted into law on Friday.
In 2015, the Birmingham City Council voted to raise the...
Robert Bentley: Alabama will not support sanctuary cities that shelter illegal...
Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced Alabama will not support sanctuary cities in the wake of a resolution passed by the Birmingham City Council.
"President Trump has...
State Senate OKs minimum wage uniformity, blocks Birmingham increase
The Alabama State Legislature is pushing back against cities hoping to set their own minimum wage standards.
Thursday, the Alabama Senate voted in favor of HB174 — also known as...
At long last, Uber launches in Birmingham at 4 p.m.
Magic City residents have something to celebrate as 2015 draws to a close: Uber is at long last launching in Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon.
After more than...
Birmingham City Council gives Uber the green light
After a months-long push to allow Magic City residents to hail rides from the popular ridesharing app Uber, Birmingham City Council voted to approve an...
Email Insights: What just one year of Uber could do for...
Another week and the Magic City still doesn't have Uber.
Over two and a half months ago Uber executives travelled to the Birmingham to meet with the city’s Committee of...
Uber in Birmingham does not mean rehashing old regulations, supporters say
Birmingham insists they want Uber, but the road is not yet fully clear for the popular ridesharing service.
Despite assurances from the Birmingham City Council...
Alabama House delays bill to block cities from raising minimum wage
The Alabama House of Representatives has delayed a vote on a bill that would prohibit cities from raising the minimum wage.
The proposal sparked heated...
Birmingham auto supplier looking to add 120 jobs
Birmingham auto parts supplier Kamtek has announced a plan to expand its operations in the city with a new, $80 million manufacturing facility that...
