Alabama lawmakers are close to approving a supportive tobacco tax system for health.

Alabama Legislation Advances for Heated Tobacco Products A bill in Alabama aiming to create distinct tax categories for heated tobacco products is nearing its final approval in the Legislature. Supporters argue that its passage could position Alabama as a leader in tobacco harm reduction and improve tax policies related to health. Known as HB357, this […]

Majority Leader Stadthagen commends colleagues for approving the ‘Alabama Values’ plan

Alabama House GOP Advances “Value of Alabama” Agenda Scott Stadhagen, the Alabama Republican House Majority Leader, expressed his support for the state’s Republican Caucus on Monday, celebrating the passage of most elements of the “Value of Alabama” agenda. This agenda encompasses a range of conservative initiatives that had been prioritized for the 2025 legislative session. […]

Yuma County Supervisors vote against approving Foothills rezoning

Future housing development in the foothills of eastern Yuma County will have to wait. In another 3-2 vote on Monday, county supervisors voted against approving a request to rezoning hundreds of acres in the Foothills area to allow for future housing. Officials representing Granite Yuma LLC said their request was in the planning stages and […]