2022 Legislative Session

Alabama Senate approves $8.2 billion Education Trust Fund budget

The substitute bill includes large pay raises for teachers, and additional money for four-year colleges and Pre-K.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 1, 2022

Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders

The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House for consideration.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 1, 2022

Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers

The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 31, 2022

Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill

Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials.

Jacob Holmes

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March 31, 2022

Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections

House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math.

Jacob Holmes

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March 30, 2022

Sen. Robert’s telehealth bill passes Senate

It is the first piece of legislation regulating digital access to healthcare for Alabamians.

John H. Glenn

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March 30, 2022

Analysis

How more is less when it comes to gambling in Alabama

A "lottery only" bill would leave the state with more casino gaming than the comprehensive bill

Josh Moon

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March 29, 2022

Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill

An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.

Jacob Holmes

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March 29, 2022

Opinion

Alabama is last in math. The Numeracy Act will change that

The Alabama Numeracy Act creates a comprehensive statewide plan to improve math achievement.

Corinn O’Brien

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March 29, 2022