Education
Alabama lawmakers approved a contract to expand teacher training and reading interventions to continue supporting Literacy Act goals and addressing post-pandemic learning gaps.
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- Elections
Behind closed doors, GOP insiders question Tuberville’s residency and rapid rise to power
Democratic congressional candidate to host open meeting with voters in Opelika
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mike Kirkland in HD 23
Sidwell hosts campaign kickoff event in Daphne on Veterans Day
More dark money for Robertson in AG’s race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
- Legislature
Bill seeks to simplify felon voting rights restoration
Covington County lawmakers oppose carbon capture project
Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Rick Rehm to Military Stability Commission
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
- Economy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K
Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate
Rep. Figures files bill to name post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
Sen. Britt introduces the Better Food Disclosure Act
Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump
- Education
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
- Health
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs
Saraland designated as second healthy Alabama community in state
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
- Opinion
Opinion | Proposed FDIC deposit insurance increase a slippery slope
Opinion | Not just any Democrat will do
Opinion | Honoring service, sacrifice and the solemn promise we owe our veterans
Opinion | I’m about to SNAP: Tell Tommy Tuberville every family is worthy of security
Opinion | Every rebellion begins somewhere—even if it’s with a sandwich
Education
The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded summer lunch program administered by Alabama, is set to expire on June 30.
Education
Former president pro-tempore Brenda Brown Dillard was elected to serve as Board president.
Education
Alabama's pre-K program was recognized for the 16th consecutive year for reaching all benchmarks recommended by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
Education
Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students.
Education
The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service.
Education
P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative.
Education
Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Education
Troy University will freeze tuition for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year.
Education
The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness.
Education
The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide.