Bill increasing bond amount for prison construction gets final approval at the State House
The Alabama House of Representatives approved a billincreasing the amount the state can borrow to build a second mega prison ...
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Alabama House passes bill banning cellphone use at school
The basis of the bill says that the presence of phones within the classroom negatively impacts the learning environment, distracts students and contributes to poor mental health.
Alabama House passes General Fund budget with spending increase and cuts that angered Birmingham lawmaker
Zeroed out state funding for the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Magic City Classic will be restored, the budget ...
Alabama lawmakers advance proposed ban on cellphones in school
A growing number of states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in schools. The push has been fueled by concerns that ...
Bill providing voluntary gun hold for those struggling with mental health goes to governor
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing temporary firearm hold agreements between gun owners and ...
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Alabama House approves $3.7 billion General Fund budget for 2026
The Alabama House approved a $3.7 billion budget for 2026, sparking criticism over cuts to cultural funding. MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Bill to ban cell phones in Alabama public schools passes House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA) - The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to limit cell phone usage in Alabama schools.
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Gov. Kay Ivey says she will sign parental leave bill for state employees, educators
Alabama House approves a bill extending paid parental leave to state workers, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey for signing.
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill giving paid parental leave to state, public school employees
No parent should have to choose between their paycheck and spending time with their newly welcomed child,” Ivey said in a ...
State worker benefit, General Fund, Birmingham Race Course: Down in Alabama
Later before the Senate, state Sen. Rodger Smitherman, a Birmingham Democrat, said he believes some of the cuts to previous ...
Lawmakers approve bill for voluntary weapon storage to prevent suicides
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation aimed at creating a path for people who experience suicidal thoughts to voluntarily store their weapons with licensed gun dealers.