Alabama’s four-year record of tax relief
We’re finding places where the state can ease the burden on working people and doing so in a responsible, sustainable way.
Rep. James Lomax
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
The measure broadened covered locations, increased penalties and barred charged students from returning to class before hearings and mental health evaluations.
April 13, 2026
Alabama House approves $37.4M overtime tax cut, 60-day grocery tax holiday
Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill eliminating state income tax on qualified overtime pay, alongside a 60-day grocery tax holiday for working families.
April 1, 2026
Rep. James Lomax files overtime tax cut
Representative James Lomax filed legislation Thursday to exempt up to $1,000 in overtime pay from Alabama income taxes.
February 27, 2026
House Majority Leader Paul Lee appoints Rep. James Lomax to majority whip
House Majority Leader Paul Lee appointed Representative James Lomax as majority whip, while Representative Chip Brown remained vice chairman of the caucus.
February 25, 2026
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for terrorist threats
The Alabama House significantly increased penalties for making terrorist threats, requiring principals to immediately suspend students charged with such crimes.
February 6, 2026
House passes legislation banning foreign influence in Alabama elections
The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation closing federal loopholes that allowed foreign dark money to influence ballot measures and state elections.
February 4, 2026
Rep. Lomax re-introduces ban on foreign national contributions
Rep. James Lomax refiled legislation Thursday that explicitly banned foreign nationals and corporations from contributing to Alabama elections.
January 16, 2026
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
The state's largest farm organization announced Wednesday it had "complete confidence" Lomax would remain a strong conservative voice in Montgomery.
December 4, 2025
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
CVS Health discussed planned drone use for medical supply logistics and disaster response, aiming to boost out-of-hospital cardiac event survival rates significantly.