House committee changes bill to require cause for removal of library board members
Removing a library board member would require a two-thirds vote and the appointing authority to show cause.
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Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.
Prattville library will require children under 16 to be accompanied by parent/guardian
The board said this is in response to parents' request for more parental control of what their children read.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill banning transgender athletes in K-12 sports
A House committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would ban transgender teenagers from playing on the sports teams of the gender they identify with. House Bill 35, titled the Gender Is Real Legislative Act, or GIRL Act, would require student athletes in K-12 schools to participate as the gender listed on their birth … Continued
Committee approves bill to repeal Alabama’s Common Core standards
Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh introduced a bill, SB119, into legislative committee on Wednesday that would indefinitely repeal Common Core standards and all of its practices in Alabama public schools. Common Core, also known by its state version, Alabama College- and Career-Ready Standards, has been a point of controversy among legislators and educators since … Continued
Sewell and Upton introduce bipartisan legislation to delay auto tariffs
U.S. Representatives Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma and Fred Upton, R-Michigan introduced legislation today to require the International Trade Commission (ITC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic importance of automotive manufacturing in America before tariffs on automobiles and auto parts could be applied. “The President’s tariff trade policy threatens U.S. auto workers, including nearly … Continued
Senate approves ALDOT oversight bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would provide additional oversight for the Alabama Department of Transportation as part of a set of bills accompanying the governor’s gas tax increase legislation. The bill — approved by a 30 to 0 vote on Friday — would require ALDOT to use objective criteria to prioritize road … Continued
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What do you think of when you hear the words career technical education? Auto mechanic? Welder? Air-conditioner technician? Something else? Well, let’s look at what it really is and what it actually means. In today’s job market, CTE equals long-lasting, in-demand skills in a booming economy. According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the vast … Continued
Family of toddler who drowned in grease trap sues Auburn ice cream shop, city for wrongful death
The family of a 3-year-old who died last year after falling into an unsecured grease trap at an Auburn ice cream shop has filed a lawsuit against Bruster’s Ice Cream, the city of Auburn and several companies that attorneys for the family say were involved in designing the grease trap, installing it or maintaining it. … Continued
After death of Auburn 3-year-old, Legislature sends Governor “Sadie’s Bill” requiring more oversight of grease pits
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The bill’s sponsors say Sadie Grace Andrew’s death won’t be in vain and her legacy will be one of protecting other little kids just like her. The Senate on Thursday sent the governor “Sadie’s Bill” for her signature. The legislation that would require restaurants and other commercial food establishments … Continued