Remaining ARPA funds go to broadband, health care, sewage, water treatment
The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m.
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Alabama House passes repeal bill for “restrictive” NIL law for student-athletes
The NCAA now allows student-athletes to receive monetary compensation for usage of their name, image, and likeness.
Senate committee moves along tax cut bills
The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families.
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See recent postsAnnual legislative session underway
They will come into session, pass the budgets, then go home to campaign. They may even adjourn early this year.
“Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections
Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions.
Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 1
The Alabama Legislature began its annual legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
State Rep. Wes Kitchens elected vice chair of Alabama House GOP
Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position.
January 14, 2022
State Rep. Matt Simpson elected to Alabama House GOP leadership post
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative.
January 14, 2022
Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves
The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.
Democratic leadership reacts to Ivey’s State of the State
Democratic leaders said the speech was underwhelming and failed to adequately address issues related to the pandemic.