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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
- Opinion
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Legislature
Arrest warrants were issued after a neighbor filed complaints.
Legislature
The party said the "regressive" 4 percent state grocery tax increases food insecurity for Alabama families.
Legislature
Currently, registered voters in Alabama do not register with a political party prior to voting in state primaries.
Legislature
Holley, who retires from the Alabama Senate in November, has represented Coffee, Dale, Pike and Covington counties in the Senate for six terms.
Legislature
Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment.
Legislature
The primary issues for municipalities, including broadband and waste infrastructure, were addressed in meaningful ways, executive director Greg Cochran said.
Legislature
McMillan had announced in January that he had three brain tumors and would not be seeking reelection.
Legislature
More than 270 bills passed by the House and Senate were enacted during the 2022 legislative session.
Legislature
The aim of the law is to give homeless youth access to vital documents they need to engage in programs and employment.
Legislature
The legislation adds some private institutions to schools covered, and adds service in the Space Force as qualifying military service.