Education Birmingham-Southern awaits bailout Birmingham-Southern announced their intent to work with the treasurer for a loan. Samuel StettheimerJune 12, 2023
Governor Ivey signs legislation providing more support for Alabama ports The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports. Patrick DarringtonJune 12, 2023
Governor Governor signs House Bill 77 to lower sales tax burden HB77 increases the threshold for submitting estimated monthly sales tax payments. StaffJune 12, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Sine Die There were a number of bills passed in the last five days of the Session. Beth LyonsJune 12, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023
Legislature APR’s best and worst bills of the 2023 Legislative Session These are the best and worst pieces of legislation from 2023 Legislative Session. StaffJune 8, 2023
Legislature Pringle wins Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session The longstanding House tradition has been on pause since the beginning of the pandemic. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Legislature Occupational tax bill died this session. What was the reason? SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million. Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents. Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023