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Modernized Alabama Partnership Act on governor’s desk

Modernized Alabama Partnership Act on governor’s desk

Legislation that would bring Alabama’s laws relating to general partnerships more closely into line with other states is on Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk. The Alabama Senate gave final approval Tuesday, Feb. 13, to HB72 by Rep. Bill Poole, R–Tuscaloosa. If…

Bills propose county gas tax referendums for roads

Bills propose county gas tax referendums for roads

County governments could ask voters to raise gasoline taxes by as much as 5 cents for specific local road projects, under a bill that received committee approval this week. On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee approved…

Retail Report: Snow interrupts second week of the session

Retail Report: Snow interrupts second week of the session

Monday night, the governor declared a state of emergency in Alabama in advance of snow and ice that blanketed much of the state starting Tuesday. The Alabama Legislature was able to meet briefly Tuesday and Thursday. All committee meetings planned…

Snow, ice prompts governor to declare state of emergency

Snow, ice prompts governor to declare state of emergency

Since 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, Alabama has been under a state of emergency related to snow and icy conditions in the state. Temperatures throughout Alabama were expected to reach above freezing Thursday, Jan. 18, which should alleviate icy conditions on…