Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Wednesday the Powering Growth Act, a bill designed to accelerate energy infrastructure projects to boost industrial development in Alabama, particularly its rural areas.
Alabama lawmakers did a lot of new things for K-12 and higher education during the 2025 legislative session, but they also left several high-profile proposals on the table.
Alabama lawmakers recently gave final approval to a bill that will significantly reduce the number of public school principals eligible for an annual $5,000 stipend, from about 1,200 schools to just 420.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is leading legislation to support mothers and pregnant women with resources, including a grant program for organizations that help expectant moms and babies.
House Bill 166, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, requires all school districts to adopt a policy by July 1 banning student cell phone use during the instructional day — from the start of instruction until the end of the school day.
Juneteenth will be an official state holiday under a bill approved by the Legislature on Wednesday.
A new law could reshape how Alabama students think about high school and college – and potentially fast-track some to a college degree at no cost.
A groundbreaking could occur by the end of the year, ALDOT said.
