AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoGrocery Tax: Alabama GOP leaders say ending the state grocery tax will be a top priority in 2027. Sen. Andrew Jones, who led earlier tax cuts, says he’ll carry the repeal bill. Medical Cannabis: The commission chair says director John McMillan will retire Oct. 29, but McMillan denies plans to leave. The dispute comes as the commission’s first licenses remain tied up after years of delays. Election Politics: Republicans are moving to protect legislative seats in Madison and Limestone counties. State officials are also urging voters to check their registration ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Courts & Corrections: The Alabama Supreme Court ordered a new review of immunity for the officer involved in the Stephen Perkins shooting. Separately, the state’s new Elmore County prison is delayed after its contractor missed a deadline. Religious Rights: Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case involving parents who object to vaccination requirements for their daughter’s online public school.
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