Education Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Legislature Alabama Senate votes to cut tax on baby, feminine hygiene products The legislation would exempt baby formula, baby bottles, and menstrual hygiene products, among others, from state taxes. StaffMarch 1, 2024
State State laws take effect as 2024 begins Several new laws went into effect Monday, including one that ended the state's tax on overtime pay. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2024
Legislature Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products If passed in its drafted form, the items would become exempt from sales and use tax in October 2024. Jacob HolmesNovember 27, 2023
State Questions surround medical cannabis scoring: No. 1 reportedly owed $150 million to IRS Chicago-based Verano Holdings was given the commission's No. 1 rating under its scoring scheme. Bill BrittJune 22, 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
Opinion Opinion | Alabama improves transparency in Economic Tax Incentives This a major victory for those concerned about government transparency and accountability. Patricia ToddJune 6, 2023
Legislature Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama launches tax credit program The discretionary program will provide support to programs designed for innovative small businesses. StaffJune 2, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way. Josh MoonJune 1, 2023