California lawmakers pass CEQA exemption for Capitol annex project

Sacramento — The massive budget bill approved by the California Legislature on Wednesday night included a last-minute exemption from the state's landmark environmental law that lawmakers granted themselves. Democrats rushed through a bill exempting a $1.1 billion renovation of the state Capitol from the California Environmental Quality Act, citing a cost-saving measure, a move they […]

Alabama Senate debates tax exemption for baby, feminine products

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate considered a bill that would exempt infant formula, diapers, and certain other baby and menstrual products from sales and use taxes. SB62 is sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). “Under current law, there are various exemptions and exclusions that apply to state sales and use taxes. “exempt from tax […]

Alabama Senators advance tax exemption on baby, female products

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) followed his predecessor in introducing the bill in the Alabama Senate. Discussion at the end of last year This would exempt certain baby and feminine products from state and local sales taxes. SB62is currently being passed by Congress in 2024 and will exempt a variety of items from state sales […]