Opinion Opinion | ACCS is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama jobs This system is the mainstay of job creation, economic development, and future economic growth for Alabama. Steve FlowersJune 4, 2025
Education House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2025
Legislature Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems We can accept our new, middle of the road as the status quo, or we can strive to give students our absolute best every single... Nathaniel LedbetterApril 25, 2025
Education Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s education funding formula must change to empower all children Investing in public education is a good idea and a crucial step toward building a better society and a stronger economy. Rhonda MannAugust 21, 2024
Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $11B education budget package The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Governor Ivey delivers Gov. Kay Ivey is true to her word. Joe MortonFebruary 27, 2024