State budget cuts’ impact not as huge as they seem

Not so long ago, you wrote the budget shortfall wouldn’t have a big impact on Alabama’s economy. Now, we know over 30 driver’s license offices are permanently closing, as well as five state parks. Other state parks and offices will shift to a part-time status. How do these things not have an impact? (Read the full article as previously published in the Montgomery Advertiser Saturday Oct 10th…)

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