What a stupid, stupid day Tuesday was in the Alabama Senate
Alabama lawmakers think you're stupid. And they're working hard to make sure you stay that way.
CHOOSE Act
School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver
Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.”
ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap
The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools.
House passes Ivey’s school choice plan after hours of debate
The program is intended to provide funding for students who wish to pursue alternatives to public education.
House moves forward with tax credit plan for private schools after adding $500M cap
The biggest change to the bill is a $500 million cap on the program, something public education groups raised concerns about.
NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits
Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation.
Ivey addresses gambling, AI, broadband and more
Here’s a look at what the governor had to say.
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February 7, 2024