State Legislature Cuts Taxes for Families, Approves Raise for Teachers in 2018 Session
The 2018 session of the state Legislature ended on March 29th, and it was a productive one for the people of Alabama. The state Legislature, under the leadership of conservative Republicans, continued to stand strong for our students, teachers, and schools. The $6.6 billion education budget – the largest education budget since the Great Recession […]
By Tim Melson
Sen. Larry Stutts Secures $2.9 Million Combined for Vina High School and the University of North Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) has secured nearly $2.9 million in new money for north Alabama schools and colleges. This year’s proposed state education budget, which was given final approval by the Legislature on Wednesday, includes a $2.2 million increase for the University of North Alabama (which includes a $464,000 technology appropriation) along with […]
By Larry Stutts
Waggoner Commends Re-Authorization of Data Centers Economic Incentive that Helped Bring Google to Alabama
Montgomery, Ala. – Senate Rules Chairman Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) commended the Alabama Legislature for final passage of a bill he carried in the Senate that will continue to create new jobs in Alabama. House Bill 494 and Senate Bill 379 re-authorizes the Alabama Data Processing Centers Economic Incentive Enhancement Act to allow municipalities, […]
By Jabo Waggoner
Senator Melson’s Bill Allows a Bible Elective in Alabama Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Tim Melson’s bill authorizing public schools to offer an elective examining the Bible and its influence on history, government, law, literature, and culture was approved by the Senate Education and Youth Affairs committee on Tuesday afternoon. The legislation would also allow schools to display artifacts, monuments, symbols, and texts related to the […]
By Tim Melson
Senator Greg Reed Helps Secure $47,150 for Healthy Food Initiative in West Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) has worked with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to secure $47,150 in grant money for a healthy food initiative in west Alabama. The money will go to the West Alabama Food Bank in Northport, which will purchase a mobile food truck to serve […]
By Greg Reed
Waggoner Commends the Legislature for Final Passage of Major Economic Legislation that will benefit Birmingham
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate Rules Chair Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) thanked the Alabama House of Representatives for Tuesday’s final passage of Senate Bill 311, which he sponsored and which was handled in the House of Representatives by Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia Hills). “In recent years, Birmingham has not been as competitive with other major cities […]
By Jabo Waggoner
Senator Steve Livingston’s Emily’s Law Signed By Governor Ivey
Montgomery, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey signed Senator Steve Livingston’s (R-Scottsboro) Senate Bill 232 into law last week. The legislation holds pet owners criminally liable if their dog attacks, maims, or kills someone. The legislation, “Emily’s Law,” is named for Emily Colvin, a 24-year-old woman who was killed by a pack of dogs at her home […]
By Steve Livingston
Senator Tim Melson’s “Gold” Bill Signed into Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama recently became the 37th state to exempt sales of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and money from state sales and use taxes. Governor Kay Ivey signed Senator Tim Melson’s (R-Florence) bill into law last week. The proposal impacts bullion that is valued solely upon its precious metal mass and purity, whether in coin, […]