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Tuscaloosa Mayor Leads Fight Against Costly Internet Tax

7/30/2025

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Tuscaloosa's Mayor Walt Maddox and over 150 officials gathered to tackle Alabama's internet sales tax, voicing concerns over the costly Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) that drains millions from the city. Maddox revealed intentions to pursue legal action against the state, while U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville called for urgent state-level solutions to the pressing issue.

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Tuscaloosa's Mayor Walt Maddox and over 150 officials gathered to tackle Alabama's internet sales tax, voicing concerns over the costly Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) that drains millions from the city. Maddox revealed intentions to pursue legal action against the state, while U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville called for urgent state-level solutions to the pressing issue.