Joe Connor: Preparing Alabama families for ESAs
With the recent passage of the CHOOSE Act, Alabama is part of a growing number of states implementing Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Unlike traditional vouchers, ESAs offer students educational choices that focus on learning and development. Parents also value this approach, which gives them the freedom to choose what's best for their children, as evidenced […]
Most Military Families Say They’re Getting Crushed Under The Weight Of Biden’s Economy
A survey released Thursday found that more military families feel their standard of living has worsened due to financial hardships under the Biden administration. Just 27% of respondents said their family members' health was “good,” compared with about 41% in 2021, according to the Military Family Advisory Network. study. Among the top concerns of military […]
Reporter Presses Mayorkas On Families Who Lost Loved One At The Hands Of Illegal Immigrants
A reporter asked DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the increase in murders and sexual assaults committed by illegal immigrants. With President Joe Biden's administration seeing a rise in arrests of illegal immigrants raping and murdering Americans, especially young women, reporters questioned Mayorkas' claim that protecting Americans is his top priority and his message to families […]
Ledbetter: Working for Alabama serves job-seekers, employers, families, and the next generation
During discussion of the legislative package for Alabama, House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter said the bill would serve a wide range of Alabamians. “Session after session, lawmakers have come together to pass pro-business legislation that helps Alabamians thrive,” Leadbetter said. “We can't rest on our laurels; there's still a lot of work to be done, and […]
Working families set to benefit from Alabama childcare tax credit after approval from lawmakers
The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday gave final approval to a proposal aimed at increasing workforce participation statewide through new tax credits for working Alabama families, employers and certain child care facilities. HB358 The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by State Representative Anthony Daniels and carried in the Senate by State […]
Tuscaloosa animal shelter seeking foster families for healthy dogs amid temporary closure due to outbreak
Tuscaloosa's Metro Animal Shelter announced over the weekend that it will be closed for the next two weeks due to an outbreak of canine distemper in the city. “We are seeking emergency foster homes for asymptomatic dogs and puppies. Dogs and puppies with mild symptoms are being isolated for further treatment of symptoms while awaiting […]
Alabama enacts new pro-military laws to support service members and their families
On June 1st, a comprehensive package of 10 new laws benefiting active duty military members, veterans and their families went into effect. The new law, passed by state lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey and announced Monday by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, includes measures such as tax […]
Britt on IVF: ‘While Democrats prioritize scaring families, Republicans will continue to fight for families’
Sen. Katie Britt spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday alongside Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) in support of the IVF Protection Act, a bill aimed at ensuring nationwide access to IVF that has been blocked by Senate Democrats. At first @NBC News: The entire Republican Conference Sensitive Brit On the eve of […]
Five families sued to desegregate O.C. schools. Why is just one remembered?
The 14 people who gathered on the steps of the First Avenue federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles a few Saturdays ago were passionate, but their cause seemed a little vague. Men, women and children of all ages, with French bulldogs in tow, held signs that read “Five Families, Four School Districts,” “Speak Up,” and […]
FAIR Meds Act: Friend or foe of Alabama families?
As prescription prices continue to rise nationally and statewide, Alabama legislative leaders are beginning to look for solutions to solve the growing problem. With this goal in mind, state Rep. Philip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that he believes could play an important role in addressing rising prices. Supporters […]
