Report: Alabama taxes remain lowest, most regressive nationally
PARCA’s 2025 report finds Alabama collects less tax revenue, relies heavily on sales taxes and maintains a structurally imbalanced system.
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Autaugaville residents call on school board to reverse decision to close school
Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said reduced enrollment at the school made it unfeasible to keep the doors open next year.
Alabama has the second-lowest tax revenue in the country
Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last.
Sumter County voters to vote on proposal to raise property taxes
Both the traditional public school system in Sumter County and the new University Charter School will receive a proportionate share of the tax.
St. Clair Farmers Federation urges voters to vote no on county school district amendment
The St. Clair County school system is pushing voters to vote "yes" on the amendment.
St Clair County voters get to vote on property tax districts
Tuesday, Alabama voters go to the polls to select their choice for President, U.S. Senator, Congressman, Public Service Commission President, numerous local offices, as well as several statewide constitutional amendments. In many counties there are also local amendments on the ballot. In St. Clair County voters get the opportunity vote on whether or not to … Continued
Voters in Spanish Fort, Fairhope to consider property tax increases for schools
Tuesday, voters in Spanish Fort and Fairhope go to the polls to decide if property taxes should increase to fund local schools. A much larger property tax increase for Baldwin County was soundly rejected by voters two years ago. This proposal is a 3 mill property tax hike. If passed it would cost a family … Continued
McClendon does not think there will be a special session on prisons
Monday, State Senator Jim McClendon, R-Springville, said that presently he thinks that there will not be a special session this fall on prisons. Sen. McClendon said that during the session it was the general understanding that the legislature would come back in a special session in the fall to address the prison situation; but now … Continued
Lawmakers say tax bill will likely be 12 cents a gallon
Monday night, state Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, and state Rep. Craig Lipscomb, R-Gadsden, addressed the St. Clair Farmer’s Federation in Ashville on their annual legislative day. McClendon said that one of the biggest issue facing the legislature will be a proposed gas tax. “I am not involved in it,” McClendon said. “Everything that I know … Continued
House passes bill to reform property tax seizures
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to give county tax collectors the option of ending property tax overbids by investors. Under current Alabama law, the county tax collector, often the revenue commissioner, is able to sell real estate, including homes, that failed to pay the property taxes. … Continued