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Online sales tax 'fairness' could mean higher taxes for everyone
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (84+ words) After Alabama passed its online sales tax law, major cities quickly argued they were not getting their fair share and filed lawsuits to demand a bigger cut. Counties, meanwhile, are benefiting from the current distribution formula and want to keep…...
Op-ed: Derek Chen’s early Trump support and America First record speaks for itself
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (424+ words) I've known Derek Chen for more than a decade, and I can say without question that he's one of the truest American patriots I've ever met. Back when we were both students at Hope College, a small conservative Christian college…...
Alabama House Republican Caucus elects Paul Lee as new Majority Leader
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (360+ words) The Alabama House Republican Caucus on Wednesday elected State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) as the new House Majority Leader, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). Lee, a four-term lawmaker first elected in 2010, represents…...
GOP State House candidate Aaron Thomas says District 10 has 'no voice and no vote' with Democrat Marilyn Lands
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (284+ words) Conservative businessman and Republican candidate for Alabama House District 10 is hopeful that the voters will replace the current Democrat occupying the seat in this year's election. Republican Aaron Thomas, who's family owns several restaurants across North Alabama, announced his candidacy…...
Spring already? 80-degree temperatures possible across Alabama this week
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (281+ words) Time to dig out some short-sleeved shirts. Alabama could see near-record February temperatures this week, with parts of the state expected to reach the 80s by Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. National Weather Service forecasts show a steady warmup…...
Lt. Governor Ainsworth praises AHSAA after Scottsboro 4A reclassification decision
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (319+ words) AHSAA has faced a fair bit of criticism the past couple weeks over a Scottsboro High School classification dispute, but after the correction, at least one person is singing their praises. Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth praised AHSAA after the Scottsboro…...
Greg Byrne drops biblical wisdom on Bruce Pearl in wake of Bediako comments
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (327+ words) Alabama Crimson Tide director of athletics Greg Byrne has never been afraid to go to bat for his coaches both publicly and privately, and he did so once again amid Nate Oats being the subject of intense criticism. One of…...
7 Things: Voter ID fight continues as Tuberville calls out colleagues; Democrats lying about censorship; and more...
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (283+ words) 6. The Alabama State House passed TJ's Law, requiring law enforcement to notify parents or guardians when issuing traffic citations to minors under 18, aiming to increase parental awareness and involvement in teen driving behavior and safety. 5. Alabama State Senator Sam Givhan…...
Tax-free guns and ammo? Alabama lawmakers advance bill to create Second Amendment sales tax holiday
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (295+ words) Gun owners, hunters, and all those who enjoy their Second Amendment freedom in Alabama may soon have a new date to circle on the calendar each year. State lawmakers are advancing the Alabama Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday bill " a…...
Tuberville to AOC: 'If you hate it so much here, you can leave"
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (295+ words) U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) isn't mincing words when it comes to his criticism of U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and some of her recent comments at the Munich Security Conference. It has been widely speculated that Ocasio-Cortez is attempting to burnish…...