Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
The measure aims to trim generous incentives, while including new language to allow longer abatements for community infrastructure investments.
Sen. Andrew Jones
State legislators introduce bipartisan Alabama Affordability Protection Plan
A bipartisan coalition unveiled a three-bill reform package designed to protect families and businesses from rising utility costs and special interest influence.
February 6, 2026
Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting
Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting.
Proposed bill would expand drug courts renamed, “accountability courts”
SB200 would expand treatment programs while including offenders suffering from mental health issues and offenders who are veterans.
Vets rally against bill gutting state VA board
SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law.
Alabama lawmakers propose Veterans Resource Center for holistic support
The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families.
February 5, 2025
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
The award recognizes elected and appointed officials aged 40 or younger who demonstrate excellence in bipartisan leadership.
November 21, 2024
Alabama Arise supports Senate bill to reduce grocery tax
SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over the next three years.
Senate committee OKs bill to reduce occupational taxes for cities
The Alabama League of Municipalities and several mayors and public officials expressed opposition to the bill, saying it would decimate their revenue streams.
Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position
The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week.