Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.
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Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets
Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations.
Senate passes body cam bill
The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings.
Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members
The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states.
Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains
Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.
Senate committee passes grocery tax bill, heads to Senate
The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years
Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time
Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session.
Anti-vape bills pass second committees
The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used.
House passes anti-ESG bill without debate
The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities.