Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos
If approved by three-fifths of lawmakers, the proposal would be put on the ballot for voters to decide.
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2024 Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program to take place this weekend
The Class of 2024 Program will take place Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 at Frazer Church in Montgomery.
Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules
The Thursday order will allow the ban to take effect while the full court decides whether it will revisit the decision.
Alabama residents to get $300 tax rebate checks likely before the holiday season
State lawmakers in May passed the tax rebate plan that gives $150 rebates to single people and $300 rebates to married couples. Some 1.9 million people in the state are expected to qualify for the one-time payments.
7 year old dies after gun discharges in Prattville
A young child suffered a fatal gunshot wound after finding a firearm in his home.
Carrington Hodge named 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of America
The Helena resident took home over $40,000 in cash scholarships.
Committee cuts proposal to exempt overtime pay from income tax
The exemption would end in three years unless extended by lawmakers.
Alabama lawmakers poised to cut sales tax on food in half
Lawmakers are aiming to give final approval to the bill on Thursday.
Lawmakers approve expansion of private school scholarship program
The measure now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
ALEA, PALS join forces in new statewide anti-litter campaign
The new campaign is designed to educate citizens, as well as visitors, in an effort to save lives, prevent damage and keep Alabama beautiful.
