June 5, 2023 Supreme Court upholds sentence of death row inmate who helped boyfriend kill his 2 children The sentence for death row inmate Heather Leavell-Keaton was upheld by the Supreme Court. Leavell-Keaton helped her boyfriend kill his two young children.
June 2, 2023 Alabama lawmakers vote to shield release of their personal information Lawmakers in Alabama voted to shield the release of their personal information in public records. The Alabama Senate approved the bill and it now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
June 2, 2023 Alabama lawmakers give final approval to allow stiffer punishments for those involved in organized crime The Alabama Legislature has approved a bill that could lead to longer prison sentences for felonies tied to organized crime and street gangs. The bill now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey.
June 2, 2023 Alabama lawmakers approve amended proposal to exempt only a portion of overtime pay from income taxes Alabama lawmakers unanimously approved an amended proposal to exempt only a portion of overtime pay from income taxes in a move that would allow workers to retain more of their pay.
June 2, 2023 Major Alabama bill cutting sales tax on groceries wins final passage The Alabama Legislature has given final passage to a major bill that would cut grocery sales tax from 4% to 2%, following decades of unsuccessful attempts to pass similar measures.
June 1, 2023 Gov Kay Ivey corrects ESPN reporting on new Alabama law in fiery tweet: 'Let me fix that' Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in a tweet Tuesday changed the wording of ESPN's reporting on her new bill banning biological men from competing in women's sports at colleges.
June 1, 2023 Alabama deputies kill man who opened fire at a utility employee trying to shut off his water A man who opened fire at a water works employee trying to shut off his water was fatally shot by deputies in Russell County, Alabama.
June 1, 2023 Alabama Senate committee cuts proposal that would have exempted all overtime pay from income taxes A Senate committee in Alabama has amended a House-approved bill that would have exempted all overtime pay from income taxes to only the first $2,000.
June 1, 2023 Alabama Senate committee advances bipartisan bill cutting sales tax on groceries by half A bipartisan measure that would cut sales tax on groceries from 4% to 2% has advanced an Alabama Senate committee. Lawmakers are aiming to give final approval to the bill Thursday.
June 1, 2023 Alabama House approves expanding private school scholarship program House lawmakers in Alabama approved a bill that would expand the pool of students eligible to receive scholarships for private K-12 schools. The measure will now head to Gov. Kay Ivey.