Grayson Everett

2 days ago | yellowhammernews.com | Grayson Everett

As Alabama’s 2025 legislative session draws to a close on Wednesday, lawmakers enacted a $191 million tax relief package that will reduce the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, eliminate the 4% sales tax on essential baby and feminine hygiene products, and increase income tax exemptions for retirees and low- to moderate-income households.

6 days ago | yellowhammernews.com | Grayson Everett

State and local officials have begun to appoint members to a newly-reformed Birmingham Water Works Board after Governor Kay Ivey’s official enactment of SB330 early yesterday afternoonThe new law establishes a regional board with broader representation than just the City of Birmingham, which historically has accounted for a disproportionate level of control over the state’s largest water utility. Lawmakers addressed those issues in this year’s legislative session.

1 week ago | yellowhammernews.com | Grayson Everett

Governor Kay Ivey signed HB477 into law this afternoon, authorizing the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer Alfa Health Plans as a coverage option for its members. Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed gratitude for the governor’s support. “We thank Gov. Ivey for signing this important legislation into law,” Parnell said. “Farmers and other small business owners face incredible challenges when it comes to health coverage.

1 week ago | yellowhammernews.com | Mecca Musick |Grayson Everett

Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay “High Stepper” Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “My signature on House Bill 1593 names the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission, giving it the proper name it deserves and setting it up for even greater success,” said Ivey in a ceremony at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

1 week ago | yellowhammernews.com | Grayson Everett

Promising strong leadership and fresh ideas, Republican Clint Hollingsworth launched his candidacy for the District 12 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. “I am running for the Alabama House of Representatives because I believe our community deserves an experienced leader who will fight to get us a seat at the table,” said Hollingsworth, a Cullman business owner.