Alabama Department of Environmental Management Hearing Report

Alabama Department of Environmental Management Hearing Report

On January 7, 2020, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) held a public hearing to discuss a proposal to adopt state regulations for the beneficial use of by-product materials and ...
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Alabama Public Service Commission Hearing Report

Alabama Public Service Commission Hearing Report

The Alabama Public Service Commission (“the PSC”) held its regular monthly meeting on December 3. The PSC conducted mostly routine business, but also issued several orders of interest to Alabama consumers. ...
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Alabama Public Service Commission Hearing Report

Alabama Public Service Commission Hearing Report

On November 21, the Alabama Public Service Commission (“the PSC”) held a specially called hearing on a petition filed by James Bankston, Ralph Pfeiffer, and GASP, Inc. (“the Petitioners”) opposing the ...
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Drought Continues in Alabama – Burn Restrictions in Effect

Drought Continues in Alabama – Burn Restrictions in Effect

Alabama is in the midst of ongoing drought conditions. Drought can directly impact the real estate industry a number of ways, such as increased risk of wildfire, increased susceptibility of trees ...
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Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Report

Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Report

On September 19, the Alabama REALTORS® Public Policy team attended the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board (AREAB) meeting in Montgomery to monitor for impacts on the real estate industry and property ...
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September State Board of Education Report

September State Board of Education Report

Approval of 2020 Operating Budget, State Report Cards and More
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Real Estate and Opportunity Zones Report

Real Estate and Opportunity Zones Report

A report released on August 29 by national real estate research firm ATTOM Solutions revealed some interesting data related to property in Opportunity Zones.
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Report from Quarterly Meeting of the Alabama Securities Commission

Report from Quarterly Meeting of the Alabama Securities Commission

The AAR Public Policy team attended the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) quarterly meeting on August 22, 2019.
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Tax Cuts Task Force Meeting Report

Tax Cuts Task Force Meeting Report

On August 13, 2019, the AAR Public Policy team attended the organizational meeting for the Alabama State Joint Legislative Task Force on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. This Task Force ...
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August State Board of Education Report

August State Board of Education Report

August State Board of Education Report: School Starts Back, Charter School Commission Appointments, JAG Program Five of Five Award, and More
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