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Focused on the economy, the latest report from VOICES for Alabama’s Children argues improving children’s welfare requires addressing economic inequality.
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- 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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ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
- Governor
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
- 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
Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute
Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk
- Economy
- National
Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting
Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
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
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
VOICES for Alabama’s Children stories
Education
Alabama went from 45th to 39th in a national ranking of child well-being despite child poverty increasing significantly.
Health
Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion.
News
VOICES’ mission is to speak for the well-being of Alabama’s children through research, public awareness, and advocacy.
Education
Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators.
State
The number of child abuse or neglect reports more than doubled in at least 27 counties.
Opinion
Our legislators have made tremendous investments toward improving these statistics, and they are to be commended for it.
State
Since 1994, the Alabama Kids Count Data Book has documented and tracked the health, education, safety, and economic security of children at the state...
State
Tynes comes to VOICES with experience in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Education
COVID is having significant impact on children and families, and that impact is disproportionately felt by minority children and families.