Another week, another recap.In this week's Top 7, we've got everything you need to know from the State House.1. Senate approves $17 million tax cut (out of an almost $8 billion budget).On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate approved Senator Arthur Orr's bil ...
Legislative Review: This Week in the State House
1. Parent's Choice Bill introduced, passes committee in the Senate.We've got some great news to start off this year's gif-filled recaps. Tuesday, Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) introduced the Parent's Choice Act (PCA), a school choice bill that will ...
Legislative Session: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Good 1. Coronavirus-related relief passes.API called for bills that would protect businesses from frivolous lawsuits and ensure that coronavirus-relief funds aren't taxed in the spring of 2020. Unfortunately, Governor Ivey did not call a spec ...
Legislative Session: The Final Week at the State House
The last day of the 2021 Regular Session is over. And unlike some final days, this was not a quiet one.In this week's Top 6, we've got all the big updates.1. Balance of power/emergency order bill fails in dramatic fashion.Going into the final day of ...
Legislative Session: Week Twelve at the State House
The last full week of session is over. For our Republican supermajority in the House, medical marijuana and the gambling/lottery package took priority over conservative bills to rebalance the balance of power, keep children out of harmful surgeries, ...
Legislative Session: Week Eleven at the State House
The penultimate full week of session is in the books! Let us know what you think of what's going on in Montgomery.In this week's Top 5, we've got updates on a bill to rebalance the balance of power, the budgets, and more!1. Bill to rebalance the bal ...
Legislative Session: Week Ten at the State House
Week Ten has come and gone! Let us know what you think of what's going on in Montgomery.In this week's Top 7, we've got updates on school choice, civil asset forfeiture, and more.1. While other states pass monumental school choice programs, Alabama ...
Legislative Session: Week Nine at the State House
Week Nine is in the books! Let us know what you think of what's going on in Montgomery.This week we've got big updates on gambling, marijuana, and more!1. Gambling is resurrected in the lottery bill and passes the Senate.On Tuesday, the Alabama State ...
Legislative Session: Week Eight at the State House
Week Eight is done and we're getting closer to the end of the legislative session! Let us know what you think of what's going on in Montgomery.A lot happened this week. Brace yourselves.1. Lifetime concealed carry bill heads to the governor's desk.On ...
Legislative Session: Week Seven at the State House
Spring Break is over and your recap is here! Let us know what you think of what's going on in Montgomery.In this week’s Top Seven, we put a few new bills on your radar and update you on some we've been watching for a while.1. Senate passes shared re ...