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Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
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League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
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Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
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Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
Sen. Katie Britt reintroduces Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress
Katie Britt named deputy whip, joins Senate GOP leadership team
Rep. Sewell marks four years since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
AG Marshall signs onto another lawsuit over environmental regulations
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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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
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PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
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Legislature
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
Legislature
Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations.
Legislature
The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings.
Legislature
The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states.
Legislature
Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.
Legislature
The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years
Legislature
Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session.
Health
The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used.
Legislature
The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities.
Legislature
The law will restrict specific entities from certain countries, including China, from obtaining some property.