RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.
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Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul
Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students.
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State Sen. Arthur Orr has once again identified Alabama's biggest problems: Poor people trying to eat and survive.
$9.8 billion education budget approved by Senate committee
Alabama Senate committee approves major education budget, supplemental funding and RAISE Act.
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.
Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility
Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
SB84 seeks to authorize Alfa health plans for members
SB84 would authorize Alfa to offer health coverage to farmers, addressing high costs for the group but raising concerns about consumer protections.
Alabama lawmakers recommends blended K-12 funding model
The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday.
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs.