Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die
Lawmakers concluded the 2026 session, passing budgets and hundreds of bills addressing criminal justice, education, economic policy and regulatory changes.
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Senate committee passes bill to exempt National Guard pay from state taxes
Alabama senators advanced a tax exemption for National Guard members Wednesday despite warnings that the move would strip millions from state public schools.
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Five
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Four
Lawmakers moved major bills, advanced budgets and set the stage for consequential floor debates as the 2026 session progressed.
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See recent postsAlabama’s education dollars should stay in public education
Education Trust Fund revenues dropped by nearly $66 million in December as Alabama faced a $380 million shortfall in teacher health insurance.
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See recent postsCHOOSE Act drains public schools to fund private agendas
The CHOOSE Act chips away at both public education and the wall between church and state.
Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget
The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.
School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver
Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.”
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.
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See recent postsUtilizing gaming revenue for good
When it comes to educating the next generation, the lottery proposal within this legislation offers momentous opportunity.