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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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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
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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
The Legislature will return for day 7 of the legislative session on Feb. 8 with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the Senate...
Legislature
The bill would exempt up to $40,000 in business personal property tax.
Legislature
The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislature
Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools.
Legislature
The package includes tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions, and other adjustments that benefit both small business employers and employees.
Legislature
The bill would require the national anthem to be performed at least once a week at every public school and at sporting events.
Legislature
The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or...
Governor
The governor awarded the funds to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and seven nonprofit agencies that serve victims in their communities.
Legislature
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Legislature
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday.