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The committee did not vote on the bill, but expects to vote on it next week.
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Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
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Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
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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
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
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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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Legislature
An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service.
Legislature
Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits.
Legislature
An amendment would block transgender individuals from entering bathrooms or sleeping quarters of the opposite sex.
Legislature
The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds.
Local news
The feud between Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship and resident Bryant Fontenot appears to be heading to court.
Legislature
The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school.
Local news
The library board of trustees Friday denied violating the Open Meetings Act.
Education
The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
Legislature
The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes.