Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
State Ivey signs bill making Yellowhammer Cookie official state cookie The bill came about after students at Trinity Presbyterian School realized the state had no official state cookie. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
Legislature Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature Senate committee passes grocery tax bill, heads to Senate The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years Patrick DarringtonJune 1, 2023
Legislature Ivey signs Property Protection Act into law The law will restrict specific entities from certain countries, including China, from obtaining some property. Patrick DarringtonJune 1, 2023
Legislature A mother’s fear for her son may lead to more police training for “invisible disabilities” A study published in 2016 found that more than half of people killed by police have a disability. Patrick DarringtonMay 31, 2023
State Drivers spot messaging from hate group on I-65 highway signs Drivers reported seeing a digital road sign displaying messaging from the white supremacist organization Patriot Front. Patrick DarringtonMay 30, 2023
Legislature Bill to help prevent opioid addiction set to be signed into law The legislation will allocate $10 million to help treat and prevent opioid addiction. Patrick DarringtonMay 29, 2023
National USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request A disaster declaration has been issued to help Alabama farmers affected by freezing temperatures that occurred in March. Patrick DarringtonMay 29, 2023