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.
While in seminary, Pratt Dean felt a call to missions. He was appointed as an IMB missionary to Japan in 1966, and in 1970 he married Rita, who had been serving in Taiwan. The two served in Japan together until their retirement in 1999.
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.
“This bill will give relief to victims who experience horrible, horrible crimes,” Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road said.
Two major pieces of legislation designed to tighten regulations around both electronic cigarettes and consumable THC products like delta-8 were approved by the Legislature on Tuesday.
