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Legislature

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.

May 10, 2024

It’s time to modernize Alabama’s outdated school funding formula

We want our children to receive an education that we can be proud of. It’s time to demand more.

April 11, 2024

Rep. Sewell to announce major funding to combat school violence

Sewell will announce a $1 million Department of Justice grant that she helped secure for the Birmingham Board of Education.

January 23, 2024

Innovate Alabama opens applications for fourth round grant funding

The application for the fourth round of funding will close at 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2024.

January 17, 2024

Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source

The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors.

December 26, 2023

Southern Research receives $3M boost for biotech jobs, innovation in Alabama

This funding is aimed at launching a biotech initiative to not only attract but also bolster existing startups in Alabama.

November 9, 2023

Sewell to announce major funding for Birmingham, Montgomery

This funding is part of the $42.8 million for local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.

October 30, 2023

We must protect and increase our investment in public education

Quality public education is fundamental to our culture, to our communities, and to our future.

August 17, 2023

Alabama secures $304 million in earmarks; Britt responsible for majority of haul

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, helped secure over $232 million in funding for Alabama initiatives by herself.

August 14, 2023

Britt secures $645 million for Alabama defense priorities

The $645 million in funding directly supports the defense communities in every corner of the state.

August 4, 2023