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John Wahl predicts Alabama will 'phase out' the state income tax 'at some point"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (261+ words) John Wahl, the Republican nominee for Alabama lieutenant governor and former chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, says lawmakers will eventually eliminate the income tax in the Yellowhammer State. The candidate has been campaigning on a plan to phase out…...
State Rep. Chad Robertson reminds Alabama seniors, disabled homeowners to claim property tax exemption
1+ week, 5+ day ago (370+ words) An Alabama property tax exemption available to seniors and disabled homeowners could reduce or, in some cases, eliminate property taxes on a qualifying primary residence, according to a reminder from State Rep. Chad Robertson. Robertson (R-Heflin) is urging eligible residents…...
Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum
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Gadsden continues reaping benefits from grant money
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Montgomery County adopts tax exemptions for disabled veterans
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Alabama finance director Bill Poole steps down
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (266+ words) Alabama Department of Finance Director Bill Poole is stepping down after spending five years in the position. Poole, a former state representative, did not give a reason for his departure in a statement Monday morning. The Department of Finance said…...
Rep. Danny Garrett to introduce bill eliminating grocery tax in Alabama
2+ week, 1+ day ago (476+ words) This story was written by Terry Schrimscher for the Trussville Tribune. TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — Alabama Rep. Danny Garrett of Trussville has written a bill to eliminate the grocery tax statewide. He plans to introduce the legislation in the next legislative…...
Tuscaloosa County lands $3.2 billion data center – first in Alabama to pay 'community benefits,' $270 million over 20 years
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1010+ words) The Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority, along with Tuscaloosa County, the City of Brookwood and state and local partners, announced Project Highlands on Friday, a new data processing center in Brookwood representing more than $3.2 billion in initial investment. Applied Digital…...
Montgomery city, county pass new budgets. See where the money's going
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