House committee advances Ten Commandments display bill
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in some school classrooms.
Education
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
State officials reviewed legislation to expand teacher loan repayments and scholarship eligibility while approving several new academic programs at Alabama's public universities.
March 17, 2026
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton introduced legislation to update ethics laws he said stifle innovation and cause Alabama to lose researchers to other states.
March 13, 2026
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
State representatives approved a historic $10.9 billion spending plan that funded teacher pay raises and expanded technical education investments across Alabama.
March 13, 2026
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Lawmakers warned that reserves are declining as revenue growth remains steady while debating education initiatives and rising costs.
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
“Bills like this don’t create jobs. They don’t raise wages. And they don’t make our state more competitive,” one speaker said.
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I believe that expanding parental choice has played a significant role in Alabama’s comeback story.
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring a display on the Ten Commandments' influence on U.S. civil society and legal principles.
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
Troy University launched a business series offering workshops and a pitch competition with $10,000 in funding for student and local entrepreneurs.
March 5, 2026
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Public schools do a fantastic job educating our kids. And it's past time we all started pushing back on the con men claiming otherwise.