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The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
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Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
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Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
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- Legislature
Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing
House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits
Sen. Garlan Gudger joins Innovate Alabama board to boost startups
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- 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
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Legislature
Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate.
Legislature
The march is intended to bring visibility to the LGBTQ+ community as lawmakers continue to focus on anti-LGBTQ bills.
Legislature
The legislation simply allows for traditional bingo and traditional raffle games to be conducted for “noncommercial charitable fundraising purposes.”
Legislature
The legislation prohibits publicly funded institutions from maintaining Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices or programs.
Legislature
After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris...
Legislature
Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2025 legislative agenda.
Legislature
Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked.
Legislature
Alabama Department of Public Health was approved for a $1.16 million contract for septic tank installations in Black Belt counties.
Legislature
As household incomes continue to rise in the state, so too will the compensation for Alabama's state senators and representatives.
Legislature
Estes, a two-term Republican lawmaker who has long touted conservative family ideals, is now facing legal troubles after a protection order was filed.