Bold, foundational changes needed to grow and progress Alabama’s workforce
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Public comment period on APLS changes expected to start Feb. 1
The suggested changes could put conditions on state aid for local libraries.
Lt. Governor’s workforce commission recommends “historic, transformative” changes
The plans include creating a new cabinet position to address the state's workforce development needs.
January 24, 2024
Cannabis Commission changes licensing procedure, will still use third-party scores
The commission is scheduled to award cultivator, processor, dispensary, secure transporter, and state testing laboratory licenses on Dec. 1.
Cannabis Commission set to propose rules changes for application process
The proposed rules changes are likely tied to ongoing litigation over the Commission's flawed application process.
Alabama Democratic Party to consider bylaw changes Saturday
The Alabama Democratic Party is scheduled to consider significant changes to its party bylaws on Saturday.
World Games venue changes drone racing, speed skating to the “very heart of the city”
Drone racing is moving to Protective Stadium from Barber Motorsports Park, and the track speed skating competition is moving to the Powell Steam Plant.
February 22, 2022
Fight over ADP leadership is back in court — again
A hearing in a federal lawsuit challenging bylaws changes in 2019 will be held Tuesday in Montgomery
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Alabama’s workforce programs have undergone several changes in the past couple years and to say that this has caused some confusion would be a huge understatement! I liken it to the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act which created the beginnings of the Interstate system that focused on building a system of connected roads that would funnel … Continued
DNC rejects new Alabama Democratic Party bylaws
The Democratic National Committee’s rules and bylaws committee today rejected proposed changes to the Alabama Democratic Party’s bylaws, increasing the likelihood that the DNC will impose sweeping changes on the Alabama chapter. Tuesday’s rejection came after a tense few months between the ADP and various DNC officials, during which time the ADP missed several deadlines … Continued