The Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act passed unanimously, limiting screen time for children 5 and younger in publicly funded learning centers.
The competitive federal funding will strengthen and align the state's early childhood education system, focusing on rural regions and underserved communities.
ALDOT personnel monitored forecasts and coordinated preparation efforts for the expected high impact winter weather event across the northern half of the state.
The controversial bill, which prohibits state agencies from setting environmental standards stricter than federal law, passed committee 5-2 after heated debate.
Senator Katie Britt urged the Transportation Secretary to resolve remaining obstacles, pushing the complex Mobile River Bridge project toward construction.