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The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
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- Legislature
Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
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Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing
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- Economy
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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
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Legislature
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Wheeler was first elected to the state House in 2018.
Legislature
The bill doesn’t include the phrase “Critical Race Theory” but its definitions of “divisive concepts” clearly aim to ban the teaching of CRT.
Legislature
Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.
Legislature
The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves.
Legislature
Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late.
Legislature
The Legislature will return on Tuesday with the House convening at 2 p.m. and the Senate at 2:30 p.m.
Legislature
New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama.
Legislature
The Senate passed a changed version of a bill approved by the House last week, so the House will now have to concur with...
Legislature
Rep. Allen Farley, R-McCalla, called the bill “the toughest bill (the House Judiciary Committee) has ever had in my 12 years.”
Legislature
Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall.