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The scheme saw educators steal the identities of students in private schools and then use them to bilk public schools out of millions.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
- Governor
- Legislature
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?
Opinion | Alabama’s drift towards authoritarianism endangers ADAH independence
Opinion | Despite the headlines, American Christianity is not monolithic
Sewell supports extension of bilateral pause in Israel-Palestine war
Opinion | The Monroe Doctrine turns 200
Virtual schools scheme stories
Education
Tom Sisk, who pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme, will serve 18 months in federal prison.
Education
Because of state laws, Athens Schools officials have been unable to terminate Rick Carter, who was convicted in March of seven felonies
Courts
Rick Carter, who was principal of the year in Alabama in 2013, was accused of falsifying student records to skim state dollars.
Corruption
Holladay faces up to five years in prison and large fines after pleading guilty.
Education
Athens Superintendent Trey Holladay, his wife and another Athens Schools employee face multiple fraud charges.
Corruption
The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt.
Education
U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday.
Corruption
The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach.
Education
A man who was trying to do the right things, the honorable things, has been treated as the villain and punished as if he...
