Alabama Senate committee advances bipartisan bill cutting sales tax on groceries by half
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A bipartisan measure that would cut sales tax on groceries from 4% to 2% has advanced an Alabama Senate committee. Lawmakers are aiming to give final approval to the bill Thursday.
Alabama is one of only three states that tax groceries at the same rate as other purchases.
Republican Sen. Andrew Jones, the sponsor of the Senate version of the bill, said the measure has gained support this year as the state sees a record budget surplus — partly driven by rising prices causing higher sales-tax collections — and consumer frustration over the cost of food.
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