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Two groups have had an accomplished quadrennium

The Association of County Commissions and the Alabama Education Association achieved historic legislative success during the past two years of this quadrennium.

Steve Flowers

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February 11, 2026

Lawmakers delay state contracts over legal dispute, board oversight concerns

Legislative committee members halted contracts tied to high-stakes litigation and questioned if occupational licensing boards were overly reliant on a single private vendor.

Mary Claire Wooten

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December 9, 2025

Marshall County passes resolution opposing changes to online sales tax

A battle is brewing between municipalities, counties and school boards over how to distribute the fast-growing revenue source.

Jacob Holmes

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September 15, 2025

Big 10 Mayors demand overhaul of Alabama’s flawed online sales tax system

Alabama's largest city leaders are backing lawsuits and legislation to reform the state's outdated online sales tax structure.

July 16, 2025

City of Mountain Brook votes to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit over online sales tax

As online sales tax revenue has grown, so have arguments over how the funding is distributed.

Jacob Holmes

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July 15, 2025

House committee passes bill to raise online sales tax

Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill.

Jacob Holmes

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April 11, 2024

PARCA reports highlights, disparities of Alabama’s online sales tax system

The flat rate is generally lower, and the system could potentially shift revenue from schools to state and local governments.

Jacob Holmes

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May 22, 2023