Economy Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses More than 3,000 Alabama small businesses will no longer be required to pay monthly estimated sales taxes. StaffSeptember 27, 2023
Legislature Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House "A new State House will provide much-needed public access and adequate space for Alabama’s press," Ledbetter said. StaffSeptember 27, 2023
Infrastructure Reed announces update on Wallace Ferry/Blackburn Road improvement In recent years, the access road to the Shoal Creek Mine has deteriorated to the point that it is no longer passable and safe... StaffSeptember 27, 2023
Education Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives The innovation challenge will rethink the connections between K-12 education, higher education and careers. StaffSeptember 27, 2023
Elections Alabama FarmPAC makes additional endorsements for 2024 elections The new endorsements include judicial seats on the Supreme Court and the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. StaffSeptember 27, 2023
Courts U.S. Supreme Court denies stay in redistricting challenge: Marshall, LaCour big losers While the denial of the stay is an important win for voting rights advocates, it is not the end of the fight. Josh MoonSeptember 26, 2023
Courts Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2023
Legislature Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 26, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell: $23.8 million from infrastructure law will address blocked rail crossings Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffSeptember 26, 2023
Elections Alabama Democratic Party qualifying begins Sept. 29 Qualifying will close on Friday, Nov. 10, 116 days before the primary election. StaffSeptember 26, 2023