As a mom and the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate, Britt said she is focused on addressing issues parents and families face, including child care accessibility.
The Alabama delegation met last week to talk about the latest on Space Command headquarters coming to Huntsville, Britt said. She said they don’t want to get ahead of themselves but said, “things look really good.”
“According to a recent survey, 72% of high school teachers in the country reported that cell phones are distracting students,” she said, referring to a recent Pew Research study.
Alabama farmers will no longer receive a planned $16.1 million in grant funding this year for two federal programs that provide fresh, locally grown products in school cafeterias and food banks.
“It was a very productive meeting with a supportive board,” Mackey told Alabama Daily News. “Subsequently the (Dallas County) Board passed a resolution regarding state intervention,” Mackey said.
Gov. Kay Ivey said she looks forward to signing legislation reforming how leadership at the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is selected.
Latest updates from the state Legislature as members head to their spring break: Dual enrollment bill goes to governor The Alabama Senate gave final passage
Legislation to give paid parental leave to state employees and educators had two significant votes on March 5, though questions about how much it will cost the state remain.
