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Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget

State representatives approved a historic $10.9 billion spending plan that funded teacher pay raises and expanded technical education investments across Alabama.

March 13, 2026

Opinion

ACCS is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama jobs

This system is the mainstay of job creation, economic development, and future economic growth for Alabama.

Steve Flowers

June 4, 2025

House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding

Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools.

Jacob Holmes

April 25, 2025

Opinion

The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems

We can accept our new, middle of the road as the status quo, or we can strive to give students our absolute best every single day.

Nathaniel Ledbetter

April 25, 2025

Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds

APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers.

Jacob Holmes

April 22, 2025

Opinion

Alabama’s education funding formula must change to empower all children

Investing in public education is a good idea and a crucial step toward building a better society and a stronger economy.

Rhonda Mann

August 21, 2024

Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program

The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs.

Jacob Holmes

April 29, 2024

Alabama House passes $11B education budget package

The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval.

Jacob Holmes

April 17, 2024

House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers

The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers.

Jacob Holmes

April 10, 2024

New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries

The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most.

Jacob Holmes

April 10, 2024