Legislature
The session started smoothly, but has become more contentious in recent weeks.
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Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
- Economy
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
- National
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep. Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
- Education
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
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
- 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
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
education stories
Legislature
The bill was one of two controversial school choice bills up for the Legislature in this session.
Legislature
A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote.
Legislature
The change comes as lawmakers put their support behind reducing the state's grocery tax.
Legislature
A bill reworking charter school governance and another streamlining teacher certifications for professionals got favorable reports.
Governor
"It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said.
Legislature
Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments.
Legislature
The bill would make several changes to the current charter school law, mostly dealing with how the commission is selected and funded.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey said the book includes ideas that “larger systemic forces perpetuate White privilege” among other things.
Legislature
Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade.