Education Opinion | The CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat The CHOOSE Act, Alabama’s education savings account program, is putting Alabama parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s education. Kay Ivey22 hours ago
Education CHOOSE Act passage celebrated by Americans For Prosperity-Alabama Parents of eligible children could receive $7,000 to pay for the tuition to send their children to a private school if they choose to. Patrick DarringtonMarch 8, 2024
Education Gov. Ivey awards grant to support vocational training for incarcerated people The program will serve students at state correctional education facilities throughout Alabama. StaffMarch 8, 2024
Health Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners The award honors the receipients for quality and performance excellence. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Education Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in prisons The ADOC reported a 60 percent increase in cell phone confiscations from 2019 to 2022. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024
State John Lewis’ newphew reflects on uncle’s legacy at wreath laying ceremony The Civil Rights Memorial Center opens Jubilee weekend with its annual wreath laying ceremony today. StaffMarch 1, 2024
Education McCrary Institute leads in cybersecurity innovation, collaboration The institute is poised to have a significant influence over the direction of cybersecurity for the future. Bill BrittFebruary 28, 2024
State Alabama Childcare Roadmap offers plan for childcare shortage On average, parents missed 46 hours of work due to child care problems, including lack of reliable child care. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2024
State Rep. Sewell announces $2.5 million grant for the United Way of Central Alabama The grant will be used to expand access to services in Fairfield. StaffFebruary 28, 2024