State Yellowhammer Fund launches “Reproductive Justice Bus Tour” The bus tour kicks off on June 24, one year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 2023
Party politics ALGOP announces former President Donald Trump coming to Alabama Trump will be speaking at an upcoming party event. StaffJune 8, 2023
Legislature Occupational tax bill died this session. What was the reason? SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million. Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents. Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Legislature House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa." Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023