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Legends of Girls State

For almost 100 years one of, if not the best annual event for young Alabama High School leaders in Alabama has been the Alabama Boys State and the Alabama Girls State programs. These events are sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Boys State and Girls State are sponsored nationwide by the … Continued
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June 5, 2019
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Finally, something that might work

Expanding workforce development and rural broadband could very well be the most significant accomplishments of the 2019 Legislative Session. Both actions have the potential to change Alabama’s future by fostering middle-skill jobs and connecting rural communities to the global economy. The education budget passed in the Senate includes a $6 million increase for workforce development … Continued
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May 29, 2019
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Perkins V will require group effort

On July 31, 2018, the president signed the Strengthening the Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into law. This provides the primary source of federal direction to states regarding the implementation of Career and Technical Training programs for secondary and post-secondary students. The new law maintains the general structure and … Continued
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December 24, 2018

AltaPointe Health leaders say merger with Cheaha Regional Mental Health System has been a success

Two years after the behavioral health care and psychiatric hospital system in South Alabama, AltaPointe Health, merged with the former Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center in Sylacauga, Alabama, the leaders of both organizations say the merger has been “highly successful.” Cindy Atkinson, the former director of Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center, said the merger has been … Continued
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November 30, 2018
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Is the Business Council getting out of the education picture?

As we reported back in July, longtime head of the Business Council of Alabama, Billy Canary, was ousted from his position after months of high stakes politicking by some of Alabama major companies. His replacement will be Katie Britt, who is presently chief of staff for Senator Richard Shelby. As explained in this article by … Continued
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November 30, 2018

Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to integrate job training into addiction recovery programs

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is joining another Democrat and a Republican to introduce legislation to establish a pilot program to integrate career training and support services into addiction recovery programs. The Jobs Plus Recover Act, sponsored by Jones, Sen. Tim Kain, D-Virginia, and Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, would provide individuals impacted by opioid addiction and … Continued
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April 11, 2018
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Quail Forever, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association come together with one conservation goal

I have been working with Pheasants Forever, Inc., & Quail Forever for more than three decades with one goal in mind: the conservation and restoration of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Our Minnesota-based organization was formed in 1982 and now has locally based … Continued
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March 15, 2018

Regional Care Organizations Collapsing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The promised dream of Regional Care Organizations (RCOs) saving the State’s underfunded and overburdened Medicaid system continues to unravel. Just recently, the University of Birmingham Medical Systems and Viva Heath Inc., abandoned their programs indefinitely, citing the instability of State funding. Last month, The Alabama Political Reporter obtained a … Continued
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October 27, 2016

CARES: A Massive Technology Failure Costing Taxpayers Tens of Millions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Under the banner of “streamlining government,” Governor Robert Bentley issued Executive Order 44 on June 30, 2014. EO44 combined various agencies into one software system to administer and enroll individuals, in state and federal benefit programs such as, Medicaid, children’s services, public health and senior programs. After two years, … Continued
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September 12, 2016