Legislature
There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat.
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New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
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Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
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Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
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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
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- Health
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
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
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Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
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Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
2021 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House.
Legislature
Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.
Legislature
The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species.
State
Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation.
Legislature
Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year.
Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees.
Legislature
The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana.
Legislature
The Alabama House debated medical marijuana for over nine hours without ever getting the issue to a vote.
Legislature
The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission.