Alabama - Page 64

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.