Waiting for a Plan for Alabama’s Budget, and Birmingham – Destination City or Not?

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The State General Fund is still a hot topic in Alabama, with no clear remedy in view to cover a $250 million dollar deficit. Meanwhile, the lists and boasting about ranking and pride in magazines and on social media has led to a new debate about Birmingham.

WBHM’s Scott Hanley and Kyle Whitmire, political commentator from AL.com and the Birmingham News discuss the search for a plan for the deficit, and the Magic City.

 

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