USDA Declares 20 Alabama Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Drought
This designation makes farmers in both primary and contiguous counties eligible for emergency loan assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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Alabama House Passes Bill to Cut Sales Tax on Essential Family and Hygiene Products
The legislation applies only to state-level sales tax, meaning local governments can still impose their own taxes unless they choose to opt into the exemption.
Election Audit Bill Receives Favorable Report from Senate Committee
9-5 vote sends Election Audit bill HB30 to full Senate
Senator Britt Reintroduces Bipartisan Disaster Reforestation Act to Aid Forest Owners
Bill would amend tax code to allow private forest owners to deduct full value of timber lost to disaster
Senators Tuberville, Grassley Introduce Bill to Limit Universal Injunctions in Federal Courts
Would require parties to pursue class action lawsuits instead
Chemtrail, DHR Transparency & Due Process, Election Audit Bills Face Committee Votes Wednesday
House Bills 248 and 340 face House Committees, HB30 is already in the Senate
State Senator Greg Albritton Talks Gambling Bill
Will likely introduce a gambling bill during the second half of this Legislative Session
Due Process for Alabama Shouldn’t be Too Much To Ask
The only hope many of the innocent parents in Alabama have is that pro-family and pro-justice legislators will stand up for them and their children and pass HB340
Auburn to meet Florida in Final Four
Duke, Houston round out semifinals roster
Mississippi Moves To Eliminate State Income Tax
Bill reduces tax to 3%, when revenue needs may be reevaluated
Week in Alabama Politics for March 29, 2025
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The Republican Women’s Caucus: A Bold New Era for Conservative Leadership
In a landmark event at the White House during Women’s History Month, Rep. Cammack and Senator Katie Britt, the Senate co-chair, joined President Trump to officially launch the Republican Women’s Caucus.
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Senators Britt, Grassley Back E-Verify Expansion to Strengthen Workforce Accountability
Bill would expand, permanently authorize E-Verify program
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Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Ban comes as awareness grows of fluoride’s adverse effects on children’s health, IQ and behavior
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Senators Tuberville, Lee Introduce Abolish TSA Act
Would move to private airport security over three years
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Ivermectin to be OTC in Arkansas
Move comes five days after meta-analysis shows “very robust” benefit in COVID
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Springville Mayor Pushes for Pay Raise, Faces Backlash from City Council
The controversy stems from Thomas’s push to significantly boost his own salary, despite concerns over the city’s budget and priorities.
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Ivey Releases Final Report on Generative AI in Alabama Government
Report is expected to guide Alabama’s executive agencies in integrating AI technologies
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Rogers Applauds Trump Administration’s Restoration of Civilian 1911 Pistol Sales
Surplus 1911 pistols will be released through the Civilian Marksmanship Program
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Aderholt Meets with HHS Secretary Kennedy to Discuss Healthcare Priorities
Tuesday breakfast meeting focused on healthcare priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
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Alabama Officials Move to Dismiss Lawsuit Over DEI Ban
SB 129, enacted in October 2024, prohibits state-funded DEI programs and restricts the teaching of certain topics related to race and gender.
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Tuberville, Moore Reintroduce Bill to Increase Healthier Options for Seniors, Boost Alabama Pecan and Tree Nut Farmers
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act would make pecans, other tree nuts available under the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
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Though I am no expert, I know failing proficiencies when I see them
Guest Opinion by Carol Wilson, on the proposed salary increase for State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey: Though I am no expert, I know failing proficiencies when I see them and I know bloated government salaries that are tied to failing proficiencies when I see them. A victory lap was
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Dr. Brian Christine Nominated for Assistant Secretary of Health & Human Services
Birmingham physician will serve with HHS Secretary RFK Jr.