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 Politics
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.
Entire Alabama Senate Supports Cutting State Grocery Tax
Every member of the Alabama Senate is supporting legislation to cut the state sales tax on groceries by half.
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.
Bill Would Let Parents Opt Out of School Mask Mandates
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation aimed at letting parents bypass requirements for students to wear face masks in school.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Game Plan” of Industrial Incentive Bills
Progress is being made on the package of industrial incentive bills that Gov. Kay Ivey calls her “Game Plan.”
