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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School Budget Approval
Tuscaloosa City Schools just approved its 2026-27 budget — the spending plan that decides how many teachers are in classrooms, what programs survive, and what gets cut. Details on the actual dollar amounts and line items haven't been spelled out in this report, so the real story is what's inside the numbers.
Property Tax Enforcement
Tuscaloosa is moving to enforce property taxes against an apartment complex that owes $102K, and the city could shut the place down. That means residents could face displacement and neighbors could see a major change—so it’s not just a paperwork fight.
Internet Sales Tax Lawsuit
Tuscaloosa and other Alabama cities have dropped their lawsuit over how the state divvies up Internet sales tax money. That means the fight over how much online shopping revenue lands in city budgets is over for now—and the current rules stay in place.