Tag: Education Trust Fund
State education budget sees widespread support in committee hearing
The House Ways and Means Education Committee heard public remarks Wednesday regarding the Education Trust Fund budget. The budget, which centers on a bill sponsored by Rep. Bill...
Mike Hubbard, Del Marsh look back on eventful week
Both House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) and Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) seemed enthused by the amount of work accomplished in their respective...
Lawmakers approve small-business tax break for new jobs
After hearty debate on an earlier bill, state House members Tuesday launched into discussion concerning HB36, a bill brought forth by Rep. Kyle South...
State Senate Republicans identify jobs, education and families among top priorities
Senate Republicans announced their agenda for this year's legislative session, calling it "Continuing Positive Progress," during a brief news conference Tuesday.
Senate Majority Leader Greg...
Budget calls for un-earmarking education funds to square General Fund
Alabama Finance Director Bill Newton held a newss conference Tuesday to break down proposals from Gov. Robert Bentley concerning this year's General Fund and...
Robert Bentley supportive of lottery plan, with a catch
Gov. Robert Bentley came out in support of a lottery plan that is circulating among Montgomery law makers - but with one condition.
Bentley has said he...
Phil Williams: Finding a new way to budget is key for...
The Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist transcends time and was a catalyst for social change in its day. As we enter the second special session...
Senate delays vote on controversial plan to unify state budget
After a lengthy debate on the Senate floor late Thursday, lawmakers voted to carry over a bill to unify the Alabama general fund and...
Alabama House passes $6B education budget
Alabama House members passed a $6 billion state education budget on Thursday by a unanimous vote. Rep. Bill Poole, chair of the education committee...
Alabama legislative agenda preview: May 19-21
This promises to be a busy week at the Statehouse. Several news outlets are already reporting plans by House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate...