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Board of Optometry bill passes Senate

The bill ultimately passed 17-12 and heads now to a House committee for consideration.

John H. Glenn

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March 11, 2022

Alabama Senate passes bill to eliminate “business privilege” tax

The bill would cut the minimum tax in half for the 2023 tax year and eliminate the tax altogether for subsequent years.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 11, 2022

BELLA+CANVAS plans high-tech, fabric-cutting facility in Wetumpka

Gov. Kay Ivey said the advanced fabric-cutting facility is expected to create over 550 jobs in Wetumpka.

March 11, 2022

Alabama correctional officer arrested, charged in beating of prisoner days before he died

APR obtained a letter written by Victor Russo a day before he was found unresponsive detailing the alleged beating.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 10, 2022

House rejects Senate’s amended permitless carry bill

The bill now moves to a conference committee for the two houses to attempt to resolve their differences.

Jacob Holmes

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March 10, 2022

House committee tables bill banning “divisive concepts”

Oliver gave examples of teachers attempting to teach children to accept communism, socialism and Marxism.

Jacob Holmes

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March 10, 2022

Judge dismisses Mo Brooks from federal lawsuit over Jan. 6 Capitol attack

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Wednesday ruled that Brook's speech outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the attack was protected by the First Amendment.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 10, 2022

Analysis

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.

Josh Moon

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March 10, 2022

Sewell lauds $8.3 million in funding for local projects in 7th Congressional District

Rep. Sewell supported funding for nine projects that will directly benefit the residents of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.

March 10, 2022