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WEBMontgomery superintendent situation heats up. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce of Thursday passed a resolution asking the Montgomery school board to reconsider the actions that led to Brown's resignation. We cover Alabama for Alabamians: politics, policy, elections, government and a range of issues that affect all Alabamians.
ASEA announces new executive director - Alabama Political Reporter
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Cameron Espy was named as the new Executive Director after a unanimous vote by the ASEA Board of Directors. Espy has been with the association for twenty-two years, most recently serving as the Assistant Director. During her tenure, Espy has handled the marketing, public relations and events for ASEA. “I am thrilled to represent active and ...
Alabama Legislature resolution supports Fort McClellan health …
WEBPublished on April 15, 2022 at 7:33 am CDT. Former Fort McClellan in Anniston. The Alabama Legislature during the last session passed a joint resolution supporting the establishment of a health registry for Fort McClellan veterans who experienced toxic exposure. The U.S. House has already passed the “Honoring our PACT” bill, a comprehensive ...
Three incarcerated men die in Alabama prisons in a week
WEBDec 7, 2022 · By. John H. Glenn. Published on December 7, 2022 at 7:41 am CST. Staton Correctional Facility and Draper Correctional Facility near Elmore, Alabama. GOOGLE EARTH. Including the most recent deaths, at least 13 incarcerated men have died in prison facilities over the past two weeks.
Prattville Library suit headed for first courtroom test
WEBAug 1, 2024 · A federal judge has ordered a status conference in the lawsuit against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. By. Jacob Holmes. Published on August 1, 2024 at 7:20 am CDT. Lettering on the outside of the Prattville Public Library against a brick wall.
11th Circuit blocks Title IX final rule from taking effect in Alabama
WEBAug 2, 2024 · The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request for an administrative injunction on behalf of Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina states looking to pause the enforcement of the Biden administration’s final rule for Title IX, originally slated to take place Thursday. Attorney General Steve Marshall signed on to the multi-state ...
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Three - Alabama Political …
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · The Alabama Legislature met for days 7, 8, and 9 in the third week of the 2024 Regular Session. 23 committee meetings were held throughout the week. The Legislature will return to begin its 10th legislative day (out of 30) on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the …
Rep. Sewell announces $383 million in financial assistance for …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program was established by Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Through the Act, Congress allocated $2.2 billion for the program and directed USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA …
Opinion | Alabama has made progress in rural broadband …
WEBMay 1, 2023 · With the Alabama Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session well underway, the expansion of high-speed, rural, internet access remains top of the list of priorities for leaders in both chambers. But while significant progress has already been made since lawmakers passed the first broadband initiative five years ago, much work remains ahead.
Opinion | It's not too late for the secretary of state to do the right ...
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Maybe Wes Allen doesn’t understand the impact of what he’s doing. Maybe that’s the reason he so casually shirked off federal law and basic decency last week when he announced a purge of more than 3,000 registered voters from Alabama’s voting rolls based simply on the fact that those people once obtained a noncitizen ID.