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The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
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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
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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
The $772 million spending bill would allocate millions to broadband expansion, water and sewer projects and health care.
Legislature
One of the bill's two sponsor told APR she's working to ensure the bill would ban the practice of shackling pregnant women in all...
Legislature
These changes are expected to stay in effect for the remainder of the quadrennium.
Legislature
The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care.
Legislature
The Alabama League of Municipalities voiced opposition to the bill Tuesday.
Legislature
The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m.
Legislature
The NCAA now allows student-athletes to receive monetary compensation for usage of their name, image, and likeness.
Legislature
The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families.
Legislature
They will come into session, pass the budgets, then go home to campaign. They may even adjourn early this year.
Legislature
Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions.