Grocery tax to drop to 2% in September, but economy has final say
June 25, 2025
The state sales tax on most groceries will be 2% starting Sept. 1, halved since 2023 when lawmakers first took the tax rate from 4% to 3%.
Report: Higher degrees raise earnings, but Alabama struggles to keep graduates
June 24, 2025
Alabama’s college graduates earn significantly more income as their level of education rises, but the state struggles to retain many of its highest-paid graduates to other states, according to a recent report.
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences taps education experts for leadership roles
June 22, 2025
The Board of Trustees for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, a first-of-its-kind, specialized public school in Demopolis designed to train future health care workers, voted June 18 to hire what they called a “dream team.”
Despite progress, Alabama falling short on hiring enough correctional officers
June 20, 2025
Despite the missed deadline, leadership says increased salaries and new recruiting efforts are bolstering staffing numbers after years of struggles.
Alabama won’t track student outcomes under CHOOSE Act — parents will
June 20, 2025
Alabama lawmakers have pushed public schools for more accountability and a sharper focus on student outcomes. But under the state’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program, that responsibility won’t apply to private schools.
Britt, Tuberville clinch updates to child care, SNAP in tax-cut bill, but hurdles remain
June 19, 2025
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, a big advocate for expanding tax breaks for families with children, applauded the expansion of the child and dependent care tax credit included in the Senate Finance Committee’s portion of the megabill.
Alabama’s parole grant rate dips to lowest number in 2 years
June 19, 2025
The rate at which the ABPP grants parole has drawn increased scrutiny in recent years amid the state’s crowded prisons and the board’s failure to comply with its own guidelines.
Alabama officials hope showing at 2025 Paris Air Show brings significant investment
June 19, 2025
“We’re at the Paris Air Show to strengthen relationships, pursue new investment, and position Alabama as the go-to destination for aerospace growth in the U.S,” Bob Smith, commerce’s specialist on the aerospace industry.
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