Board of Optometry bill passes Senate
The bill ultimately passed 17-12 and heads now to a House committee for consideration.
Legislature
Alabama Senate passes bill to eliminate “business privilege” tax
The bill would cut the minimum tax in half for the 2023 tax year and eliminate the tax altogether for subsequent years.
House rejects Senate’s amended permitless carry bill
The bill now moves to a conference committee for the two houses to attempt to resolve their differences.
House committee tables bill banning “divisive concepts”
Oliver gave examples of teachers attempting to teach children to accept communism, socialism and Marxism.
Governor Ivey signs Senate Bill 77
It prohibits state agencies or institutions from purchasing U.S. and Alabama flags manufactured outside of the United States.
March 10, 2022
Alabama Rep. David Wheeler dies at 72
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Wheeler was first elected to the state House in 2018.
Alabama Senate committee approves “divisive concepts” bill
The bill doesn’t include the phrase “Critical Race Theory” but its definitions of “divisive concepts” clearly aim to ban the teaching of CRT.
Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill
Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.
House passes $8.1 billion education budget
The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves.
Analysis | We already have lots of gambling in Alabama, just no revenue
Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late.