Bills to ban student cell phone use in Alabama schools move forward
March 1, 2025
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced bills requiring schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” student cell phone ban starting July 1.
Crime suppression unit touts impact as state leaders eye expansion
February 26, 2025
A crime suppression unit in Montgomery has seen significant increases in arrests and seizures since its inception last year, state law enforcement leaders shared Monday.
Alabama ACT scores up slightly, new report says
February 24, 2025
Alabama students are scoring better on the ACT according to a report released Tuesday by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama.
Bills would raise age of medical consent in Alabama from 14 to 18
February 22, 2025
The age of medical consent would increase from 14 to 18 in Alabama under two bills pending in the Alabama Senate.
Six Alabama legislative briefs to know this week
February 21, 2025
Here are six Alabama legislated briefs to be aware of as you start your weekend.
Kids Count: Overall child well-being in Alabama stagnant, child poverty remains top issue
February 19, 2025
“The state has improved in some child well-being data points, yet child poverty has remained unchanged for the last 20 years,” said Apreill Hartsfield, Alabama Kids Count director for VOICES.
Alabama’s academic recovery leads nation, while deep disparities remain
February 19, 2025
The Education Recovery Scorecard, developed by researchers from Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth universities, indicates that Alabama has returned to pre-pandemic levels in math and is nearing that milestone in reading.
Alabama families advocate for larger changing tables in public restrooms
February 13, 2025
“The mission of the changing table is to promote community, inclusion, access and equality for individuals with disabilities who cannot safely utilize the standard, handicap accessible restroom,” said June Wilson.
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