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The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment.
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- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
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
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- 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
- Opinion
Alabama Public Library Service stories
State
The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
News
Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3
Local news
A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation.
Legislature
The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.
State
About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes.
State
The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period.
Legislature
House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.
Legislature
The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most.
Legislature
That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget.