Legislature
The legislative package, which has already been approved by the state Senate, is the result of work by the Alabama Military Stability Commission.
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- Elections
- Governor
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- Legislature
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- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
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Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
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- National
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
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Prisons
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is a volunteer six-month course.
State
Staff who completed five, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were honored.
State
The committee will review and make recommendations to the Supreme Court concerning child support guidelines and basic obligations schedule.
Elections
The GOP commission is co-chaired by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Michigan state Sen. Ruth Johnson.
Governor
Seventeen Alabama nonprofit agencies that focus on domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance.
Governor
During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills.
Governor
Forensic Sciences is the sole forensic testing provider for more than 450 law enforcement agencies.
Legislature
Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct.
Legislature
The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 27-0 before being sent to the governor’s desk.