Baldwin County Senate Race Heats Up Over PAC Money Dispute
An independent challenger has accused incumbent Trip Pittman of breaking his no-PAC-money pledge in Baldwin County's District 32 Senate race.
Baldwin County’s Senate District 32 Race Pits Pittman Against McCuiston
State Sen. Trip Pittman faced independent challenger Kimberly McCuiston in Baldwin County's Senate District 32 race in the 2014 general election.
School Boards Challenge Later Start Date Tied to Beach Tourism
Alabama school board leaders pushed back on proposals to delay the school start date to late August as a tourism boost, arguing the underlying revenue study was unreliable, especially with…
Baldwin County Forum Examined Proposed School Sales Tax in 2010
Baldwin County residents and school leaders discussed a proposed one-cent sales-tax referendum at a Bay Minette forum in March 2010, focusing on jobs, spending priorities and accountability.
Baldwin School Leaders Warned of Possible Closures During 2009 Budget Crisis
Baldwin County school leaders warned in November 2009 that more layoffs and possible school closures could follow without relief from the district’s budget crisis.
Baldwin County Schools Secured $35 Million Credit Line in 2009
The Baldwin County school system secured a $35 million line of credit in 2009 as leaders worked to manage a major budget deficit and maintain operations.
Baldwin County Schools Planned More Cuts in October 2009
Baldwin County schools planned to eliminate at least 15 additional positions in October 2009 after cutting more than 200 support jobs amid a major budget shortfall.
Baldwin Leaders Revisited Sales Tax Option as School Cuts Mounted
Baldwin County leaders discussed renewed support for a temporary sales tax in 2009 as school budget cuts and potential personnel reductions continued.
2009 Tourist Spending Offered Hope for Baldwin County Schools
A profitable 2009 summer tourist season on Pleasure Island offered a potential boost to Baldwin County school revenue as the system faced a $56 million shortfall and possible support-staff layoffs.
Baldwin School Board Sought One-Cent Sales Tax During 2009 Budget Crisis
Facing a $38 million shortfall and projected revenue losses, the Baldwin County Board of Education voted in 2009 to seek a one-cent sales tax increase.