Tag: AEA DONATIONS

In its first Capital Pulse newsletter of the 2026 session, the Alabama Education Association (AEA) scoffed at Gov. Kay Ivey's proposal for a 2% teacher pay raise, saying, “While appreciated and much needed, Governor Ivey’s proposed 2% pay raise is not enough.”

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) expressed a positive outlook on the current environment for school choice while criticizing the Alabama Education Association (AEA), the state’s teachers’ union and republican candidates taking their money.

The group that strongly advocates against school choice made the contribution despite Dixon's stance on the issue.

The Morgan County Republican Party is targeting a bill filed by State Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) that would bar state political parties from disqualifying potential candidates based on political contributions from individuals or Political Action Committees.

Just in this last election cycle, Jan. 1, 2019, until present, AEA has contributed $1,535,625.79 to candidates, lawmakers and BOE members across the state.