Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session
Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session.
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Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama
Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week One
The regular session is now suspended while the Legislature is in a special session.
House committee approves ARPA spending plan
Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.
Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers
Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health.
Albritton files bill to return final $59 million to Alabama Trust Fund
It would be the final payment to Alabama Trust Fund to satisfy money taken from the fund during the previous decade.
Faith in Action Alabama gathers in support of House Bill 96
The legislation would make it easier for formerly incarcerated Alabamians to be able to vote.
Ivey proposes increased state budgets, but financial leaders warn legislators of cliff
Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund.
Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session
The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law.
The ARPA special session: Dividing up a billion dollars
Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it.