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Daily News Digest – February 8, 2021
Alabama begins expanded COVID-19 vaccinations today; Auburn University fully returning to on-campus operations; Senate takes up impeachment this week; Remembering George Shultz; Inside Alabama Politics
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Inside Alabama Politics – February 8, 2021
How goes the session; What to expect on gambling; Shelby keeps us waiting; Aderholt to the catbird seat; The latest with the Alabama State Bar; Potpourri.
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Tuberville secures four committee spots as Senate comes to agreement
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville secured seats on his top preferred committees based on his stated priorities from the campaign and transition, his office announced Wednesday.
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Pay raises, targeted funding increases in Ivey’s budgets
Gov. Kay Ivey submitted her budget proposals to the Legislature Wednesday, asking for modest pay raises for teachers, school support staff and state workers along with targeted funding increases for several programs, including the state's troubled prison system.
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Daily News Digest – February 3, 2021
Session starts with caution, big bills; Marsh steps down, Reed steps into Pro Tem role; Ivey touts prison plan, urges transparent gambling debate; Changes sought to Habitual Offender Act; What's on tap today at the State House
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Marsh steps down, Reed steps into Pro Tem role
After ten years of leading the Alabama Senate as president pro tempore, Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, officially stepped down from the upper chamber's top job Tuesday, relinquishing the role to Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper.
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Daily News Digest – February 2, 2021
Session begins; Prison leases signed; State debuts online scheduler for COVID-19 vaccinations; Biden meets w/ GOP senators; For GameStop day traders, the moment they've dreamed about
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Daily News Digest – February 1, 2021
It's time for session; Broadband: $4B-$6B to reach unserved areas; Alabama Farmers Federation marks 100 years; Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers on virus relief
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Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates 100 years
The Federation was founded on January 29, 1921 and has now grown to represent more than 350,000 member families in 67 counties.
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Ivey to sign prison lease deal, lawmakers bristle at higher cost revelation
In September, Ivey announced that three new men's prisons would be built in Elmore, Bibb and Escambia counties. Tennessee-based Corecivic was selected for the Elmore and Escambia locations.
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Daily News Digest – January 29, 2021
Ivey to propose pay raises; State health officer on vaccine: 'Not enough to go around'; J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID-19, but is less effective; Cutting edge health tech making a difference in rural Alabama, but funding is uncertain; Incentives bill filed
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Ivey wants pay raises for teachers and state employees
In an interview on Thursday with Alabama Daily News, Ivey said her state budget proposals, which are set to be presented to lawmakers next week, will include the pay raises in both the General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets.
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Cutting edge health tech making a difference in rural Alabama, but funding is uncertain
Vital Engine, a software application developed by Abel Healthcare Enterprises, allows doctors to communicate and share information in real time, leading to faster diagnoses and cutting down on unnecessary patient trips to major medical centers to see specialists.
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Daily News Digest – Thursday, January 28
General Fund looks okay, law enforcement agencies ask for funds; Mental health services in schools improving, more help needed; Alabama becomes latest state to detect COVID-19 variant; The latest from Washington; First look at Medical Marijuana bill