Alabama residents might file their taxes for free in 2025 thanks to IRS program
Alabama will have to opt in for state residents to file tax returns through the IRS’ free Direct File program.
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See recent postsLegislature must act to repair flawed medical cannabis program
The biggest problem here is that the system, in its current form, is probably too broken to be repaired.
State Rep. James Lomax completes prestigious leadership development program
State Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, was among 28 select lawmakers to complete the leadership development program.
November 16, 2023
Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area
Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need.
August 4, 2022
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See recent postsLegislative session essentially successful
"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."
Pre-K program lowers discipline rates for students’ middle and high school years
New research suggests students who have participated in Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program, a voluntary, public early education program, are about half as likely to have disciplinary problems throughout their school careers than students who didn’t participate in the program. The analysis was conducted by the First Class Pre-K Research Evaluation Team, a multi-disciplinary group … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama should wait and watch before considering Medicaid expansion
If only Alabama’s leaders had a magical Medicaid “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, so they could flip ahead and see the different outcomes we could expect by expanding the government insurance program that was originally designed for the poor and disabled. Would it end in a stronger economy, more jobs and a vibrant system of … Continued
UAB Nursing program assistance shows decrease in premature births
A program ran by the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing has been working to help young mothers with their first child for the past year, and the number of premature babies born to single mothers has decreased since its beginning. The Nurse-Family Partnership of Central Alabama is run by UAB and the … Continued
Rep. Weaver, Sen. Reed introduce legislation allowing multi-state nursing licenses
State Rep. April Weaver, R-Alabaster, and State Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, have sponsored House Bill 44 and Senate Bill 38 with the support of The Alabama Board of Nursing. These bills would bring the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact to Alabama, a program that would allow nurses with multi-state licenses to work in Alabama. Currently, the … Continued
Ainsworth pushes better education, more ethical government in inaugural speech
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth focused on education, job creation and ethics in government in his inaugural speech after being sworn in Monday in Montgomery. Ainsworth took the oath of office Monday during the inaugural festivities. Gov. Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and other statewide elected officials also took their oaths Monday. On the steps … Continued