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The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.
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- Legislature
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Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
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- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
Sens. Britt, Cruz reintroduce congressional term limits constitutional amendment
Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- 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
divisive concepts stories
Featured Opinion
It seems the art of governing is identifying the wrong problem, applying an incompetent remedy and declaring victory.
Legislature
The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor.
Featured Opinion
All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.
Featured Opinion
A group of Republican lawmakers wants to ban "divisive concepts." The bill should die a quick death.
Legislature
The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the...
Legislature
More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days.
Legislature
An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's...
Legislature
Democrats said the bill is designed to "erase history" during a three-hour filibuster Thursday.
Legislature
The bill had been debated in two previous committee hearings, including a public hearing in which 11 people spoke against the bill.