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.
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Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.
Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools
The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours.
Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates
Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.
Alabama lawmakers recommends blended K-12 funding model
The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday.
Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill
The central aim of Sen. April Weaver's bill is to establish legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex.
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Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered
The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering.
Smitherman: PRICE Act takes money from needy students
A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote.
Personal Privacy Protection Act proposed
It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations.