Local news Autaugaville residents call on school board to reverse decision to close school Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said reduced enrollment at the school made it unfeasible to keep the doors open next year. Jacob HolmesMarch 12, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2025
Legislature House passes bill enhancing penalties for terrorist threats The bill would make subsequent convictions a Class D Felony and removes the requirement that the threat be deemed credible and imminent. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2025
Legislature House passes bill allowing private schools to hire school resource officers The bill passed the House unanimously and will now go to the governor's desk. Alex JobinMarch 3, 2025
Education Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts." Wesley WalterFebruary 12, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama If ever there were a sound investment for Alabama’s future, surely this is it. Bettsie NortonFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid. Alex JobinFebruary 6, 2025
Education Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other... Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2025
Education Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state. Alex JobinOctober 23, 2024
Education CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers The CHOOSE Act now has a website where education service providers and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state’s new program. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2024