UPDATE: Legislature Approves Bill to Build New Alabama State House
Lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to legislation that could lead to the construction of a new Alabama State House.
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Alabama Lawmakers Advance Voucher Bill that Would Give Parents $6,900 for Private and Homeschool
Alabama lawmakers have advanced a voucher proposal to give parents up to $6,900 per child each year to pay for private school or homeschooling expenses.
Alabama Bill Would Enable Review of Some Habitual Offender Sentences
A few hundred Alabama prisoners serving life sentences for crimes such as robbery under Alabama’s stringent habitual offender law could see their punishments reviewed under legislation that advanced Wednesday.
Lawmakers Advance Bill that Could Lead to a New Alabama State House
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation that could lead to the construction of a new Alabama State House building, although there is not a price tag yet.
Alabama Senate Advances Smaller Tax Rebate Proposal
The proposed rebates are about one-fourth the amount that Gov. Kay Ivey proposed in her State of the State address.
Montgomery Whitewater Funding Removed from State Education Budget
Money for Montgomery Whitewater has been removed from the proposed state education budget that is working its way through the Alabama Senate.
Bill Would Make It a Felony to Help People Who Vote Absentee
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives have approved legislation that would make it a felony to help a voter fill out an absentee ballot.
Alabama Senate Approves Ban on College Level Transgender Athletes
Alabama could soon join other states that ban transgender women from playing on female sports teams in college, under legislation nearing final approval in the state.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Exempt Overtime Pay from Income Tax
Alabama workers could see their overtime pay exempt from state income tax, under legislation advanced Tuesday by state lawmakers.
Bill Would Put Limits on Drag Shows in Alabama
Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present.
