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.
December 9, 2022
More 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.
May 6, 2022
2022 Legislative Session “CliffsNotes”
These are cliffs notes, not the details.
April 18, 2022
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.
April 5, 2022
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.
April 1, 2022
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.
March 2, 2022
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.
August 11, 2021
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.
July 22, 2021
Legislative session essentially successful
"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."
June 24, 2021