House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups
Lawmakers unanimously supported measures granting tax exemptions to various education, youth services and community development organizations.
Education
Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award
The Alabama School Nutrition Association named Commissioner Rick Pate its Friend of the Year for helping provide students with millions of locally grown meals.
March 3, 2026
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message Friday encouraging Alabama students to embrace reading as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Lawmakers introduced a legislative package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce training programs to prepare students for high-demand careers across Alabama.
February 27, 2026
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
The Alabama House passed legislation Thursday establishing a new scholarship program to help law enforcement families pay for college and workforce training.
February 27, 2026
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Governor Kay Ivey praised National Teacher of the Year finalist Katie Collins on Wednesday while touting state efforts to increase educator pay.
February 26, 2026
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Students from a Birmingham school shared their stories in a video highlighting academic growth at a campus that recently improved its state grade.
February 25, 2026
Troy University signs engineering partnership with Enterprise State Community College
Troy University and Enterprise State Community College signed an agreement Tuesday creating a pathway for students to earn bachelor's degrees in engineering.
February 25, 2026
Gov. Ivey proclaims Public Schools Week, celebrates gains by students
Governor Kay Ivey highlighted Alabama's improved national rankings in math and reading while designating a week to honor the state's public schools.
February 24, 2026