Legislature NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature House passes bill to allow tax credits for crisis pregnancy center donors Opponents have criticized the centers as deceptive faith-based organizations that, when abortion was legal, pushed women away from the practice. Jacob HolmesMay 18, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell, colleagues introduce bipartisan New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act This legislation aims to spur investment and economic growth in rural and underserved communities. StaffApril 7, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to prevent taxing Alabamians for COVID benefits The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022
Congress Sewell votes to advance Biden’s Build Back Better plan out of committee The bill still has to pass on the House floor and in the Senate. Brandon MoseleySeptember 16, 2021
National Expanded child tax credits start Thursday Monthly checks are to be sent out until the end of 2021, although there's a push to extend the program. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 13, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt COVID relief payments from Alabama income tax passes House The bill would exclude COVID relief payments from Alabama's individual income tax. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Legislature 2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
News Closed Ramada Inn in Sheffield will become workforce housing Work will begin immediately to create 120 energy-efficient, one-bedroom, workforce-targeted housing units. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 12, 2021
National Sewell praises committee passage of tax legislation Thursday, the House Ways & Means Committee passed a series of bills that are designed to invest in our workforce, families and economy, including... Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2019