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The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
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Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
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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
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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
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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
Debate focused on the creation of a presumption that joint physical custody should be issued and that it should be split equally.
Legislature
The House voted to exempt people convicted of manslaughter from receiving "good time" in response to the shooting death of a Sheffield deputy.
Legislature
The Legislature will return for day 22 of the session on Tuesday with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the Senate at 2...
Legislature
Supporters claim the bill's passage as a victory for Second Amendment rights, while critics warn it will rob law enforcement of an important tool.
Legislature
Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts.
Legislature
The bill ultimately passed 17-12 and heads now to a House committee for consideration.
Legislature
The bill would cut the minimum tax in half for the 2023 tax year and eliminate the tax altogether for subsequent years.
Legislature
The bill now moves to a conference committee for the two houses to attempt to resolve their differences.
Legislature
Oliver gave examples of teachers attempting to teach children to accept communism, socialism and Marxism.
Legislature
It prohibits state agencies or institutions from purchasing U.S. and Alabama flags manufactured outside of the United States.