🌱 Reducing Grocery Sales Tax? + Possibility Of Severe Storms In AL

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• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 61.
• Sunday: A shower in the morning. High: 77 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. On Thursday, Apr. 27, every member of the Alabama Senate backed legislation that would cut state sales tax groceries in half. The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Andrew Jones and states that sales tax on food will gradually reduce from 4 percent to 2 percent, provided there is enough state revenue to balance the loss to the education budget. All 35 senators have signed on as sponsors, which overall improves the legislation's chances of winning approval after similar bills have been stalled in Montgomery for years prior. (The Cullman Times)
2. Alabama's running back, Jahmyr Gibbs, was selected by the Detroit Lions during the first round of Thursday night's 2023 NFL Draft. Sources report that Gibbs was viewed as a second-round prospect, but ended up being drafted as the 12th overall pick for the Lions. He was the second running back taken off the board. (247sports.com)
3. According to the National Weather Service, severe weather is headed to Alabama this upcoming weekend. On Saturday, Apr. 29, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has a Level 1 out of 5 risk in place for any storms throughout the area, but anyone located south of Montgomery will need to watch out for stronger winds. These storms have the possibility of bringing in a variety of damaging wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, and tornadoes. (AL.com)

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From my notebook:

• A new study by Bumper.com found that electric vehicle ‘charging deserts’ – places where charging stations and ports are in short supply – stretch across states, largely divided by economic and racial lines. On average in Alabama, there are 0.91 charge ports per 10,000 people. Learn more about EV charging rates in Alabama and nationwide at the link. (Bumper.com)
• Looking for a new furry friend to keep you company this summer? From hanging out on a busy road dodging traffic to being brought into the shelter, fun-loving pup Elizabeth is ready to find her forever home. If you're interested in adopting Elizabeth or any other pets, stop by the shelter to meet these adorable animals in person. (Montgomery Humane Society)
• The Montgomery School District is sending a huge congratulations to the six Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School students who qualified to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in June. These students were among the 20 total from BrewTech to compete in the state conference and earned awards in categories including Graphic Design, Networking Infrastructures, Intro to IT, and Intro to Marketing. (Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!