Education Trust Fund budget
PARCA: Tax collections rise, but inflation will cost the state government
Even with the increased revenue from tax collections over the previous fiscal year, inflation will still cost the state government.
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See recent postsMore than our appreciation, teachers deserve results
The truth is that teachers deserve more than kind words and platitudes during Teacher Appreciation Week, they merit our unwavering commitment and steady, long-term support.
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See recent posts2022 Legislative Session “CliffsNotes”
These are cliffs notes, not the details.
Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine
More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days.
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.
House Education Committee mulls $8.1 education budget
The $8.1 billion budget includes more for classroom materials, technology coordinators, math programs and Pre-k classrooms.
Garrett new chairman of House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee
Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director.
Cynthia Lee Almond to run for Alabama House District 63
She recently completed 16 years on the Tuscaloosa City Council, having served the last 4 years as council president.
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See recent postsLegislative session essentially successful
"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."