Bill to allow local tax dollars to follow the child to a charter school advances
Some members of the committee were troubled that local public schools might be harmed by this.
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Brandon Moseley
Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.
Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee
This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes.
Committee advances bill to allow restaurants to have dog dining areas
A committee OKed a bill to allow restaurants to have outdoor dining areas where dog owners may dine with their canine friends.
Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill
Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate
House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana
The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama.
House passes the largest state general fund budget in history
Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history.
Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties
Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates.
Sewell praises House passage of Democrats’ voting rights bill
Congresswoman Sewell praised the House passage of Democrats' voting bill, HR1.
Rogers explains his opposition to HR1
Congressman Mike Rogers says that HR1, known as the For the People Act, is the "For the Politicians Act."