Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Five
The Alabama Legislature met for days 11, 12 and 13 of its 2023 Legislative Session.
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Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training
Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise.
April 25, 2023
Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans
More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage.
SCLC president calls for commitment ending racism
Americans need to commit to a campaign to educate citizens and end racism, Dr. Charles Steele said.
Bill would require performance of National Anthem in public schools
It would require public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week.
NOAA awards more than $27M to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama
Funding will be split between two coastal Alabama projects.
April 24, 2023
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See recent postsThe firing of Alabama’s pre-k secretary isn’t fighting anything. It’s just wrong
In trying to "fight" the notion of inherent biases within governmental systems, Ivey's office likely just proved they exist.
Electric vehicles displayed in Birmingham, Mobile and Fort Payne
At each of Saturday’s three EV showcases, electric vehicle owners talked one-on-one with visitors.
April 24, 2023
ADEM celebrates Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is celebrated internationally each April 22.
April 24, 2023
Ivey forces resignation of Education secretary over “woke” Pre-K book
Gov. Kay Ivey said the book includes ideas that “larger systemic forces perpetuate White privilege” among other things.