Legislature Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Elections Panel explains historic opportunity to recompile constitution, remove racist language The recompilation will remove archaic racist language from the constitution while also restructuring it to make it easier to navigate. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The best choice for Alabama Alabama needs a Ronald Reagan conservative as its next U.S. senator. Danny GarrettMay 17, 2022
Education House Education Committee mulls $8.1 education budget The $8.1 billion budget includes more for classroom materials, technology coordinators, math programs and Pre-k classrooms. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2022
Legislature Garrett new chairman of House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director. Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill to increase capital where getting financing is difficult Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation to get capital to small businesses in rural and impoverished areas of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 25, 2021
Legislature Houses passes bill to expand broadband access in the state The legislation would set up a plan for broadband expansion in the state of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Legislature House passes funding for businesses in rural, impoverished communities The legislation would create a fund where small businesses in rural or impoverished areas can find access to capital. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow local tax dollars to follow the child to a charter school advances Some members of the committee were troubled that local public schools might be harmed by this. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021