Governor Ivey emphasizes education savings accounts, legal gaming among 2024 legislative priorities
On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spoke with Todd Stacy of the Capitol Journal about two of her most important legislative priorities. That means passing a landmark school choice bill and putting the issue of legal gaming back before voters in Alabama for the first time since 1999. Governor Ivey's school choice bill would create […]
Ballot harvesting leads list of Alabama Senate’s conservative priorities
Alabama is a conservative state, and its citizens have never shied away from standing up for their values. In Alabama, we have fundamental principles by which we live and govern. We hold fast to our faith in God. We uphold the rule of law. We protect individual freedom and innocent lives. We are working to […]
7 Things: ALGOP supermajority lay out priorities; Alabama should send more National Guard to border; and more …
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Alabama Republican Party releases 2024 state legislative priorities
The 2024 Alabama legislative session begins next week on February 6th. As lawmakers prepare to spend a total of 30 working days accomplishing the people's business, including passing the national budget, political groups and elected officials themselves are making public the priorities they hope to achieve. be. “The Alabama Republican Party is strongly committed to […]
Reed: Conservative priorities of the Alabama Senate in 2024
Alabama is a conservative state, and its citizens have never shied away from standing up for their values. In Alabama, we have fundamental principles by which we live and govern. We hold fast to our faith in God. We uphold the rule of law. We protect individual freedom and innocent lives. We are working to […]
GOP candidates for State Education Board seat discuss priorities
“(Founding Father) John Jay once said, “I believe education is the soul of the nation.'' I agree,'' said the District 3 candidate for the Alabama Board of Education. one Ann Eubank said Tuesday in a Zoom forum hosted by LOCAL Alabama. “Our country is in grave danger of losing its soul.” Eubank's remarks set the […]
House Labor Shortage committee visits Mercedes-Benz, talks priorities for upcoming session
Last Friday, members of the Alabama House Workforce Shortage Investigation Committee visited the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa production facility. The visit included presentations from Mercedes-Benz and the West Alabama plant, the Industry Council on Workforce Participation, and concluded with a tour of the production facility. Since its establishment in October 2023, the task force has worked diligently […]
VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities
Close gaps in the health insurance system, expand access to mental health services, and improve the leadership of the child care industry Voices of Alabama Children's Policy Agenda for 2024. “Our policy agenda is bold because we prioritize giving every child and family every opportunity to thrive, and these priorities help our state's children We […]
Take survey on city of Sedona’s budget priorities by Feb. 5
The City of Sedona is inviting all residents to complete a 10-minute online survey by Monday, Feb. 5, to provide input on potential projects for consideration during the City's budgeting process.Please complete the survey at www.SedonaAZ.gov/BudgetSurvey. Each year, the City evaluates what projects will be included in future annual budgets by weighing needs, funding, and […]
Rep. Jerry Carl: 2024 priorities
The House returns to Washington next week for the second session of the 118th Congress.th meeting. My top priority this year is to fight President Biden and repair the damage he has done to this country. We must secure our southern border, protect lives, and rein in reckless government spending. Last year, the House passed […]