Patrick Darrington, Author at Alabama Political Reporter • Page 34 of 36

Historic Education Budget passes Senate

As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer.

The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law.

The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts."

The bill would prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway maintained by the state.

There were still a number of bills that passed despite one less day.

The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child.

SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over...

The bill would create the crime of organized retail theft and add language targeting retail theft.

Alabama is one of 13 states in the country that still impose taxes on groceries.

Patrick DarringtonApril 28, 2023

According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times.

Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023