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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.

April 10, 2026

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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.

August 29, 2025

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.

March 4, 2025

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.

February 26, 2025

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

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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.

May 1, 2023

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.

March 22, 2023

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.

March 31, 2022