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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Education

State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts

Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change.

March 14, 2025

Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding

NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants.

March 12, 2025

Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers

Alabama's senators signed a letter to the GAO requesting a report on funding for health providers, particularly abortion-related services.

November 27, 2024

APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding

Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.

November 22, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide traffic safety training to prosecutors, law enforcement

The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

October 18, 2024

Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma infrastructure

At a press conference at City Hall, Rep. Sewell was joined by Selma Mayor James Perkins and local elected officials.

October 11, 2024

Rep. Sewell tours new UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer

The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure.

August 19, 2024

Sen. Britt celebrates $20 million for workforce development in Birmingham

The funding comes through EDA's Recompete Program.

August 6, 2024

It’s time we restore trust and confidence in our voting system

The federal government must urgently return to a robust investment in our election infrastructure.

August 2, 2024

Sen. Britt advances $850K to protect Selma’s historic buildings

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, has advanced $850,000 in critical funding for Selma.

August 2, 2024