
Lawmakers are scrambling to pass bills to ensure processes are put into place to protect unincorporated areas from unintended consequences of solar facilities. A proposed solar farm in Stockton, a landmark district, sparked the concern.

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range) and Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) are at odds over a third bill introduced last week addressing school tax distribution. The bills are in reaction to creating municipal systems in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and what supporters say is unfair tax distribution.