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- Opinion
tax cuts stories
Governor
The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363.
Legislature
There has been growing support among Republican lawmakers for the tax cut.
Legislature
Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law his legislation that provides tax cuts and exemptions to commercial fishing businesses.
Legislature
The measure now travels to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for her signature.
Legislature
The Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act includes corporate and income tax relief, as well as sales tax and business personal property tax relief.
Legislature
The tax would decrease individual income tax receipts to the state Education Trust Fund by an estimated $12,923,000.
Legislature
The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families.
Elections
Republican Tommy Tuberville was also invited to participate, but declined.