House committee grants SNAP junk food restriction bill a favorable review
Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to ban purchasing candy and soda with nutritional assistance.
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Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Lawmakers warned that reserves are declining as revenue growth remains steady while debating education initiatives and rising costs.
Committee advances Senate bill targeting property title fraud
An Alabama Senate committee advanced a bill creating new protections, tools and safeguards to prevent fraudulent real estate title transfers.
House pulls PSC appointment bill amid Senate uncertainty
The House of Representatives pulled a bill to appoint PSC members amid uncertain Senate support and intensified constituent concerns
Senate committee hears public input on bill to regulate police pursuits
Law enforcement officers and family of youths killed as a result of vehicular pursuits shared opposing stances on proposed police chase regulations.
Sen. Arthur Orr qualifies for new term in Alabama Senate
The senator highlighted historic legislation during his current term, including tax cuts, education funding boosts, and removal of state sales tax from essential baby items.
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Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Alabama lawmakers are studying outcomes-based college funding, tying state dollars to graduation rates, job placement and workforce readiness.
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville.
Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions
The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings.
House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state
SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House.