Legislature Ainsworth announces Alabama small business commission legislative package The package includes tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions, and other adjustments that benefit both small business employers and employees. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Smitherman voices concerns over school national anthem bill The bill would require the national anthem to be performed at least once a week at every public school and at sporting events. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2022
Legislature House committee holds public hearing on riot bill The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to allow concealed carry without a permit The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2022
Legislature Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2022
Legislature Democrats condemn Sen. Sam Givhan for being sole vote against COVID relief appropriations Democrat Korey Wilson is challenging Givhan in the Alabama Senate in the upcoming elections scheduled for later this year. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Dan Roberts leads effort to block $87.7 million tax hike on Alabama families Families will pay an extra $87.7 million in state taxes unless the Legislature passes legislation to guarantee they will not be penalized for benefitting... StaffFebruary 1, 2022
State Alabama employers to see 29 percent unemployment insurance tax cut The Legislature allocated $79.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Alabama Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: First special session The annual regular session, which began on Jan. 11 before being suspended, will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Beth LyonsJanuary 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate approves COVID aid spending bill The bill, which details the spending of $772 million in federal aid, now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022