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The Alabama Senate Thursday approved a $9.3 billion education budget for 2025 that includes pay raises for school employees and increases funding for most education programs. The budget is $549.9 million (6.8%) higher than the 2024 Education Trust Fund. The Senate also approved a supplemental bill allocating $651 million to education programs and schools in […] The post Alabama Senate approves $9.3 billion education budget with employee pay raises appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Two days after a gambling package stalled in the Alabama Senate amid unexpected opposition and unusual procedural outcomes the legislation appeared to be back in parliamentary limbo. Senators said Thursday that the front lines had not budged on the measure, despite what many said were heavy lobbying efforts from supporters and opponents. “50% of them say thank you, 50% […] The post Gambling bills stalled in Senate as Alabama Legislature nears adjournment appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Here is a list of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 474, sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, authorizes any local governing body to enforce the prohibition against exhibition driving through the use of automated photographic or video traffic enforcement systems. The bill passed 102-0. It goes to the Senate. […] The post What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 30-May 2, 2024 appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
A bill to allow parole applicants to attend their hearings virtually and address the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles stalled in a House committee Wednesday after one legislator introduced major modifications to the legislation. Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, tried to submit changes to SB 312, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, during […] The post Alabama House committee delays bill allowing parole applicants to participate in hearings appeared first on Alabama Reflector.