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Tax exemption bill for retirees passes Alabama Senate

The bill would allow up to $6,000 in tax exemptions for taxable retirement income for Alabamians who are 65 years or older.

February 16, 2022

Bill to allow Alabama Space Guard passes Senate

A measure authorizing the inclusion of a Space National Guard within the Alabama National Guard passed in the Alabama Senate Tuesday.

February 16, 2022

Broadband package passes in Alabama Senate

Between 2015 and 2019, nearly a quarter of households in Alabama did not have a broadband internet connection.

February 11, 2022

Senate committee approves two monument bills

One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.

February 9, 2022

State Sen. Smitherman promises lesson on national anthem next week

Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools.

February 4, 2022

Alabama Legislature set to vote on federal COVID aid spending package

The bills detail plans to spend $772 million in federal COVID aid on infrastructure, health care, broadband and more.

January 27, 2022

Senate committee moves along tax cut bills

The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families.

January 19, 2022

Auto dealers endorse Katie Britt for U.S. Senate

Conservative Republican Katie Britt has announced that she has gained the support of the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama.

January 11, 2022

State Senate will have little turnover in 2022

You have not seen anything like the lack of turnover in the Alabama Senate. Incumbency will prevail.

December 15, 2021

Forestry Association endorses Greg Reed for Senate District 5

Reed will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 5 in the primary election on May 24, 2022.

November 24, 2021