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.
Alabama Legislature
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.
Bill Would Give Alabama Parents $6,900 for Private Schools
A proposed educational voucher plan in Alabama would give parents thousands of dollars annually in public funds to pay for private school or homeschooling expenses for their child.
Alabama House Approves Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Game Plan” of Economic Development Incentives
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a package of economic development bills that would renew and expand the tax breaks and other incentive programs the state uses to lure industries.
Alabama House Eyes Transgender College Athlete Restrictions
Transgender women in Alabama would be prohibited from joining female sports teams in college, under legislation advanced Wednesday by a legislative committee.
Alabama Advances Ban on Discussing “Divisive” Race Concepts in Schools
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced GOP-backed legislation to ban discussion of “ divisive concepts ” in classroom lessons and worker trainings on race and gender.
