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Latest Alabama political news — state government, legislation, and policy updates from across the state.
Dakarai Larriett Opens Senate Bid Endorsements With Birmingham Support
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett said he has picked up early endorsements from former state Rep. Patricia Todd, Birmingham school board member Antwon Womack and Birmingham civic advocate Josh Coleman. The backing comes ahead of Alabama's May 19 Democratic primary.
Jeremy Devito to Attend April 18 Indivisible Event in Huntsville
Democratic congressional candidate Jeremy Devito plans to meet voters at an April 18 community event at Butler Green Park in Huntsville. The gathering comes a month before the May 19 Democratic primary in Alabama's 5th Congressional District.
Jeremy Devito Calls for Trump’s Impeachment Over Iran Threats
Jeremy Devito, a Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, said Congress should begin impeachment proceedings after President Donald Trump threatened military action tied to Iran. Devito said the president’s public comments about regime change and civilian destruction crossed a constitutional line.
Deas Seeks Reinstatement to Veterans Forum and Threatens IRS Complaint
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dale Deas says a nonprofit veterans forum in Spanish Fort removed him from its April 7 program after its executive director endorsed rival Jared Hudson. Deas is demanding to be restored to the lineup and says he will file an IRS complaint if that does not happen.
Alabama Lawmakers Move Crime Bills, Sign PSC Law
Lawmakers logged 521 roll call votes, passed 10 bills through a chamber and saw 66 bills signed into law, led by a new PSC oversight law and criminal penalties bills.
Karlapalem Opens House District 4 Campaign and Challenges Moore to Debates
Democrat Hanu Karlapalem formally opened his campaign for Alabama House District 4 in Madison and challenged Republican incumbent Parker Moore to three debates ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Karlapalem used the event to outline his opposition to SB21, the CHOOSE Act and rising household costs.
House Bill Would Pause Alabama Gas Taxes for Two Months
A bill introduced in the Alabama House would suspend the state's gasoline and motor fuel taxes from April 15 through June 15, 2026. The proposal would temporarily remove 30 cents per gallon on gasoline and 31 cents per gallon on motor fuels if lawmakers approve it.
HB647 Would End AL State Sales Tax on Food by 2029
A House bill by Rep. Mike Shaw would phase out Alabama's state sales tax on food over several years and let cities and counties adopt their own local exemptions beginning in 2029. The proposal is now before the House Ways and Means Education Committee.
Datcher Bill Would Create One-Time Alabama Income Tax Credit for 2025
Rep. Kelvin Datcher has introduced a bill that would give some Alabama taxpayers a one-time state income tax credit for the 2025 tax year. The proposal ties the credit to a taxpayer’s 2024 state income tax liability and sets maximum amounts based on filing status.