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The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would increase the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make it refundable.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
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- Governor
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
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- Legislature
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session
Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms
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- Economy
- National
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- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
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Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
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Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
child care stories
News
Focused on the economy, the latest report from VOICES for Alabama’s Children argues improving children’s welfare requires addressing economic inequality.
Congress
The bills Britt introduced would increase tax credits for working families purchasing child care and help subsidize childcare workers’ wages.
State
Starting Monday, July 15, DHR will be accepting applications for Child Care Stability grants.
Legislature
The bill now awaits Gov. Kay Ivey's consideration and signature.
Economy
The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force.
State
Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for a bonus of $3,000 for full-time employees.
Opinion
Access to safe, affordable child care should not exist behind a velvet rope.
Opinion
Affordable and accessible child care is crucial to Alabama’s working families and the future of our workforce.
Opinion
When parents know that our kids are safe, happy, healthy, and well-cared for, we can give our very best.