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Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law.
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Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
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Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
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Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
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Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
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PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
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The special session is set for Sept. 27.
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Elliott represents state Senate District 32, which covers much of Baldwin County.
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The Legislature is expected to take up redistricting in a special session this fall.
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Should Gov. Ivey call lawmakers back to Montgomery for a special session this month, they'll meet without COVID restrictions.
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The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting.
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The long-serving state representative was a Montgomery fixture and a civil rights advocate.
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The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama.
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Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director.
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Paschal is the first African-American Republican to be elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction in the 1870s.
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API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.