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The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday heard from Rep. Gil Isbell about a study conducted on the tax structure of the city, and the likely impact should its occupational tax be discontinued. Isbell, R-Gadsden, sought the study by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, an independent group that allows for research on topics that may affect the general population of an area. He said the request was intended “to conduct an independent, unbiased study to determine the importance and relevance of the Gadsden tax structure and how it compares to others that are similar in size to towns in Alabama. ....
As Gadsden leaders joined residents Tuesday evening to discuss ways to address crime in District 3, they said the issue is complicated by two realities: not enough police officers to more frequently patrol areas of concern, and not enough information from witnesses in the community. Police Chief Lamar Jaggears and other representatives of the Gadsden Police Department were among those who gathered at Carver Community Center. With them: Sheriff Jonathon Horton and Chief Deputy Mitchell Hill; Chief Deputy District Attorney Marcus Reid; hosting City Council member Thomas Worthy and fellow members Jason Wilson and Ben Reed; Nick Hall, representing the mayor; Gadsden Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick and Board of Education member Z. Andre Huff; Etowah County Commissioner Jeffery Washington; and Rep. Gil Isbell, R-Gadsden. ....
Alabama House of Representatives approves bills to allow home delivery of alcohol AL.com 2 hrs ago Shauna Stuart, al.com The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday advanced two bills that would allow Alabamians to have alcohol delivered to their homes. Popular Searches The House approved S.B. 126, a bill that would allow licensed businesses to deliver sealed containers of beer, wine, and spirits to patrons’ homes. Lawmakers in the House also approved H.B. 437, which would allow wine manufacturers to ship their wine directly to residents in the state. The House made amendments to S.B 126 in approving it by a 79 to 12 vote. The amendment clarifies language in the bill to specify that brewpubs, winemakers, and distilleries would also be included in the legislation. That bill now goes back to the Senate to consider the changes the House made. ....
Alabama medical marijuana bill headed to Gov. Kay Ivey after historic House vote The Montgomery Advertiser 24 mins ago Brian Lyman, Montgomery Advertiser The Alabama Legislature Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would create a statewide medical marijuana program, following two historic votes and a House debate spanning more than two days. The House of Representatives voted 68 to 34 to approve the measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, despite a lengthy filibuster from about a half-dozen dedicated opponents that delayed a vote on the bill on Tuesday. The Senate concurred in changes to the bill late Thursday on a 20 to 9 vote. ....