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Education / Congress

Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”

The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid.

May 5, 2025

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.

April 25, 2025

RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee

The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.

April 23, 2025

House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills

Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.

April 10, 2025

Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week

Alabama families must apply by April 7 through the CHOOSE Act program website.

April 1, 2025

Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools

If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending.

March 27, 2025

Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers

The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs.

March 25, 2025

Protecting those who inspire our children

Working in education is more than a job, it’s a calling. But that calling should not come with the risk of financial ruin.

March 19, 2025

Autaugaville residents call on school board to reverse decision to close school

Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said reduced enrollment at the school made it unfeasible to keep the doors open next year.

March 12, 2025

Grocery tax. Close-up woman looking a check from a supermarket. Expense tracking and budgeting.

Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break

HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether.

March 11, 2025