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

The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance.

Marshall ordered healthcare providers to stop using the state vaccine registry to verify employees' vaccination status.

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is calling for a formal review of a backlog among tariff exemption applications. Jones joined with Sen. Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania, and Tom Carper, a Democrat from Delaware, to write a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro in the government accountability office requesting a formal review of the exclusion … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee voted to reject legislation that would have sunset most of the numerous tax credits, exemptions and deductions that have accumulated in the Alabama tax code over the decades. Senate Bill 187 was sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower, R-Mobile. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the Alabama Joint Legislative Task Force on Budget Reform will meet on Tuesday morning at the Statehouse and vote on an interim report, which will be sent to Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the entire State Legislature. Committee Co-Chair Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) said in … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Tackling budget reform is priority one, according to Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia). Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) called for reforms and voiced his commitment during the recent Special Legislative Session. During this Session, McCutcheon sponsored and passed JHR62, which establishes a task force with … Continued