Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

sales tax

Legislature

Senate committee advances bill to create Second Amendment sales tax holiday

The Republican-backed legislation to exempt firearms and hunting supplies from state taxes cleared the committee Tuesday despite Democratic pushback.

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April 8, 2026

House committee advances bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax

Business leaders praised the legislation for providing statutory clarity, while local government advocates warned of lost municipal revenue.

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April 2, 2026

Alabama Senate debates bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax

State senators debated a proposal Thursday to prevent local governments from collecting sales tax on credit card transaction fees.

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February 20, 2026

Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to take advantage of Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday

Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.

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February 16, 2026

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.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 1, 2026

Opinion

The 5 best bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session

This session delivered some major wins on taxes, healthcare, workforce support, and public safety.

May 23, 2025

House bill would exempt eyeglasses and contact lenses from Alabama sales tax

The Alabama House unanimously passed HB176 to exempt prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses from state sales tax, sending the bill to the Senate.

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April 30, 2025

Scissor cutting the word 'taxes' in a piece of paper.

Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items

The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 21, 2025

PARCA: Alabama tax collections per capita remain among lowest in the nation

Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 28, 2025

State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts

Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids.

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January 9, 2025