Alabama Legislature approves tax breaks for businesses that help employees afford child care
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare.
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Alabama Senate committee delays vote on ethics legislation
An Alabama Senate committee on Tuesday delayed action on a proposed revamp of the state ethics law after opposition from both the state attorney general and the head of the state ethics commission.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers: Gambling bill not yet dead
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the gambling bill isn’t yet dead, even though time is quickly winding down in this year’s session of the Alabama Legislature.
Lawmakers approve bill to ensure President Biden is on Alabama’s November ballot
State officials have approved legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the Alabama’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
Legislature approves healthcare high school in Demopolis
The Alabama Legislature has approved one of the governor’s top priorities.
New Alabama State House to cost around $400 million
The construction of a new Alabama State House, now underway in Montgomery, and related projects, will cost about $400 million.
Alabama Senate to consider ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags in classrooms
A Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban teachers from displaying LGBTQ+ pride flags on public school property and extend the state’s ban on teacher-led discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling compromise bill in Alabama Senate after passing House
The Alabama Senate has delayed a decision on the gambling bill after an initial vote showed it was one short of the required 21 needed to win approval.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Conference committee proposes compromise on Alabama gambling bill
A proposed compromise on an Alabama gambling bill has been reached, but still has to be approved by the full legislature in order for voters to have the final say.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to ensure Biden is on the state’s ballot
The legislation approved Tuesday mirrors accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
