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School choice proposal goes to study group

February 19, 2022 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A school choice bill that could give parents $5,500 in state funds to send a child to private school is headed to a study group for negotiations after opposition from some education organizations and lawmakers.

Negotiations, disagreements on use of state virus funds

By KIM CHANDLERJanuary 13, 2022 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers, attempting to decide how to spend more than $500 million in pandemic relief funds, on Thursday generally agreed on funding broadband and water and sewer projects but disagreed about whether to steer some money to state parks.

Lottery, casino debate delayed for at least two weeks

By KIM CHANDLERFebruary 23, 2021 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A vote on lottery and casino legislation is being delayed in the Alabama Senate, the Republican sponsor said Tuesday, as he negotiates final details, including the possibility of increasing the number of casino sites from eight to 10...

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Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Marsh won’t seek reelection

By KIM CHANDLEROctober 30, 2020 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Longtime Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh said Friday that he will not seek reelection in 2022.

Marsh, a Republican from Anniston, is in his sixth term in the Alabama Senate and has been elected president pro tempore, the chamber's most powerful position, three times.

Marsh: Poor choice of words on COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said he used a poor choice of words when he suggested he wanted more people to get infected with the new coronavirus...

Republican Senate leader seeks COVID-19 money for broadband

BY KIM CHANDLERApril 29, 2020 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday said he would like to use a large portion of the state’s coronavirus relief funds to establish broadband through the state...

Alabama bill would allow tax refunds to fund border wall

March 22, 2019 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabamians would be able to donate part of their state income tax refunds to help build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, according to a bill the state Senate advanced Thursday.

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