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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for re-election to PSC
Alabama Democratic Party delegate qualifying begins Oct. 16
Cox, Brinyark headed to run off for House District 16
Hendrix, Swayne head to runoff in House District 55 race
Alabama FarmPAC makes additional endorsements for 2024 elections
- Governor
- Legislature
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birthing centers
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
- Education
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- 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.
