Featured Opinion Opinion | It was a terrible session for the masses, if you care about that sort of thing The collection of unpopular actions by the legislature in this session is possibly unprecedented. The question is will lawmakers pay a price. Josh MoonMay 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Failure to extend overtime tax takes money out of taxpayer pockets Why would the Alabama Legislature choose to allow a tax exemption that has done so much good for the state and its people to... Stephanie SmithMay 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama workers slapped in the face Alabama Republicans made a serious mistake when they decided to slap Alabama workers with a big tax increase. Mary MooreMay 14, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | ALGOP lawmakers raise taxes on working class as ALGOP voters cheer The overtime tax repeal for workers appears to be dead, killed by ALGOP lawmakers in favor of keeping a tax break for the wealthy. Josh MoonApril 8, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Don’t fall for another penny-ante scam There are Alabama lawmakers with good ideas that address the real problems, if only voters would listen to them. Josh MoonMarch 27, 2025
Legislature Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost. Chance PhillipsFebruary 7, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s overtime tax cut works for workers. Let’s make it permanent A few legislators want to let the overtime tax exemption expire, putting a $230 million tax burden on working families. That's wrong. Anthony DanielsJanuary 27, 2025
National 2024: Diverging state laws focus on book bans, LGBTQ+ rights in the US The year 2024 could prove critical as the country grapples with reconciling its cherished ideals with the realities of its diverse and often divided... Bill BrittJanuary 2, 2024
Legislature Alabama workers will pay no overtime tax starting Jan. 1 The overtime tax cut passed the legislature last session unanimously and appears to be just as popular with workers and businesses. Josh MoonNovember 13, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023