Alabama's new tax credits limited to transfers


 
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school.
 
 
 

Ala. Rep. Chad Fincher running for US House
Republican state Rep. Chad Fincher of Semmes has joined the crowded field to replace U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner...
 

Ala. governor reinstating merit raises
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Gov. Robert Bentley says...
 

Southern GOP leaders meeting in Alabama
Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP...
 

Ben Carson speaks at local GOP dinner Video
Republican supporters and leaders are expected to pack the Daphne Civic Center Friday, June 14 for the...
 

Bentley goes to Paris for economic trip Video
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is headed to France Friday, June 14 for an economic development trip....
 

Benjamin Carson to speak at local dinner Video
The Baldwin County Republican Party is gearing up for a big dinner Friday, June 14 at the Daphne Civic...
 

Pension boss: Not expanding Medicaid irresponsible
The head of Alabama's pension program for public employees says the governor acted irresponsibly by refusing...
 

Leaders plan voting rights caravan across Alabama
Louis Farrakhan and others are planning a caravan across Alabama on June 14 to encourage the U.S. Supreme...
 

Ala. senator's wife to women: Back off
A state senator is praising his wife for taking to Facebook to tell women to stop sending provocative...
 
 
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Back on Election Day, I told you about the problem I had when I went to vote.. I’m just glad I didn’t need my…
 

“You say I already voted?”
I got a shock when I handed over my driver’s license to election officials this morning, only to find out I had already…
 

Former Ala. gubernatorial candidate donated…
A former Alabama gubernatorial candidate and staunch opponent of gay marriage has reportedly been donating sperm to women…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passage of a massive farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled…
 

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration…
 

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Alabama (change)

 
Known as the “Heart of Dixie,” Alabama has a population of over 4.6 million residents. Montgomery is the capital city. Other major cities include Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Robert Bentley
Lieutenant Governor: Kay Ivey
Attorney General: Luther Strange
State Treasurer: Young Boozer
Secretary of State: Beth Chapman

Contacting the White House and Congress

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