Legislative Developments in Alabama, Georgia, Maryland

In Alabama, two legislative proposals, SB12 and SB29, aim to simplify local government permitting and licensing processes to support small businesses, but face concerns over potential impacts on alcohol licensing and time limits for permit approvals. Meanwhile, in Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure from conservatives demanding deeper spending cuts and a cap on tax cut deficits, as he attempts to consolidate GOP priorities into a single bill. The Georgia Senate has passed several bills, including one permitting juvenile court judges to issue arrest warrants and another that mandates advance notice for homeowner insurance non-renewals. In Maryland, political trust is deteriorating, with current Governor Wes Moore accused of misrepresenting his predecessor's governance, threatening the state's financial stability and bipartisanship.