Sen. Rodger Smitherman

Legislature / Economy

Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives

Senators voted to shorten tax abatement periods for data centers, citing concerns over high energy consumption and rising utility costs.

March 13, 2026

The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.

February 27, 2026

The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours.

April 3, 2025

Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.

March 20, 2025

The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday.

February 14, 2025

The central aim of Sen. April Weaver's bill is to establish legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex.

February 7, 2025

It’s a win for people who need good jobs, a win for the biotech industry, and a win for our state.

April 29, 2024

The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering.

August 16, 2023

A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote.

May 11, 2023

It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations.

April 6, 2023