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Senate passes priority economic development bills

The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission.
May 5, 2021

State Rep. Kerry Rich: “We are not going to be in proration”

Amid a growing economic collapse due to the forced economic shutdown to deal with the coronavirus crisis, the Alabama House of Representatives met to pass the state’s Education Trust Fund budget Thursday. State Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Albertville, addressed the fear that the economic crisis could negatively impact Alabama’s schools. “We are not going to be … Continued
May 9, 2020

Poole is worried about state four-year universities

Thursday, State Representative Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, told reporters: “I am very worried about our four-year universities.” Poole is the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Education Committee that crafts that annual Education Trust Fund budgets (ETF). The House passed a record ETF budget, HB187, one a 76 to 1 vote on Thursday. HB187 passed … Continued
May 8, 2020

Ivey to host bill signing ceremony

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that passed during the 2019 Regular Session on Thursday. Eight bills will be signed by the governor at a ceremony in the historic Senate Chambers. House Bill 380 – This bill makes significant changes to the operation and membership of the Alabama Board … Continued
June 6, 2019