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Let us not kid ourselves: The goal of the alcohol industry is to sell more alcoholic beverages and boost profits. It cares very little about the toll its products will take on public health and public safety.

Alabama lawmakers are calling for an end to the state's tax on overtime pay for all hourly workers in the state.

Welcome to the third installment of Yellowhammer Multimedia's peek behind the curtain into the most powerful and influential leaders in Alabama politics. 

Political action committees (PAC's) have been a standard part of the American and Alabamian legislative process for over a century. While it is standard for PAC's to lobby politicians, these groups sometimes wield enough power to convince legislators to vote a certain way that is in line with organization's goals or beliefs. Most of the time this power comes from monetary donations to the legislators campaign.

State lawmakers return to work next week to continue discussions and possible votes on several controversial bills, but also a bill that could put more money back in your pocket.

State lawmakers return to work next week to continue discussions and possible votes on several controversial bills, but also a bill that could put more money back in your pocket.

The new version of the bill restricts the sale of agricultural property and property near military bases and critical infrastructure like airports and power plants.

No bills have been introduced this session aimed at legalizing gambling less than two years after a comprehensive package almost squeezed through the Legislature. A group of Alabama House members are now looking at different ways to approach the subject.

Sports betting, casinos. lotteries -- all were on the table before in Alabama back in 2021 But in 2023, none of these games are part of the consideration. Here's a look at where things stand as Alabama remains in the minority of states without any commercialized gambling that raises taxes for local and state government. .

The PRICE Act, SB202, would bring universal vouchers in the form of Education Savings Accounts to Alabama.