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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Legislature

House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes

The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025.

May 25, 2023

Alabama Policy Institute names Stephanie Smith new CEO

Smith will be the third president and CEO of API, stepping in for Caleb Crosby.

January 26, 2023

Will “Aniah’s Law” affect due process? Some opponents say yes

The amendment has gained support on both sides of the aisle, but has also drawn criticism from both parties.

November 4, 2022

Gary Palmer: The hypocrite’s hypocrite

Where the hypocrite’s hypocrite comes in, Gary Palmer, handshake and dead eyes included, is one of the best.

November 20, 2021

Tommy Hanes to run for re-election

Tommy Hanes is ranked as among the most conservative members of the Alabama Legislature.

September 8, 2021

Alabama Center for Law and Liberty opposes Montgomery ordinance

The proposed ordinance would make sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes under the law.

July 20, 2021

State House candidate Josh Pendergrass reports successful month of fundraising

He is challenging Republican incumbent Will Dismukes in the Republican Party primary.

July 12, 2021

Alabama Policy Institute releases scorecards for members of the Alabama Legislature

API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.

July 6, 2021

Andrew Sorrell to run for State Auditor

Sorrell on Monday said he will not seek re-election to the House but instead will run for the Republican nomination for state auditor.

June 21, 2021

Josh Pendergrass announces run for Alabama House District 88

Businessman, attorney and Baptist pastor Josh Pendergrass is running for state House District 88.

June 4, 2021