Historic Education Budget passes Senate
As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer.
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HRC condemns anti-transgender sports ban
The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law.
Senate committee OKs “divisive concepts” bill
The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts."
Panhandling bill given favorable report by senate committee
The bill would prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway maintained by the state.
Week in review: Senate
There were still a number of bills that passed despite one less day.
ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave
The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child.
Alabama Arise supports Senate bill to reduce grocery tax
SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over the next three years.
Bill targeting shoplifting passes Senate Judiciary committee
The bill would create the crime of organized retail theft and add language targeting retail theft.
Senate bill to reduce grocery tax by two percent has bipartisan support
Alabama is one of 13 states in the country that still impose taxes on groceries.
ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child
According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times.