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Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools

That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities.

December 20, 2023

Ivey signs “good time” bill into law

Under the new law, perfectly behaved incarcerated individuals will begin to earn 30 days off for each 30 days served.

April 15, 2023

Brooks, Moore vote against bill to protect victims of child sexual abuse

The act would require the FBI to use "multidisciplinary teams" in the investigation of child sexual abuse.

December 23, 2022

The gambling bill passed its first hurdle, but why is the state picking winners

Critics say the gaming bill is picking winners by limiting licensing locations. It's also protecting local businesses.

March 10, 2022

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

Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to allow concealed carry without a permit

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

February 2, 2022

Are Alabama Christians filing religious exemptions taking God’s name in vain?

More than 85 percent of Alabamians identify as Christians, and very few branches of Christianity have any instruction regarding vaccines.

November 9, 2021

Alternate prison construction bill emerges to create smaller capacity facilities

The bill, submitted Tuesday, would create two new correctional facilities within Elmore and Escambia counties, each holding up to 3,000 people.

September 30, 2021

Another “guns in church” bill is coming. It will be as pointless as the previous versions

You can take your gun to church, unless the church says you can’t. There is no law that will change this. And there will never be one. That is because in America, a private business or house of worship has the right to prevent anyone from entering their premises for pretty much any reason that … Continued

January 2, 2020