Tag: ALABAMA BUDGETS

House passes $12.2 billion Education budget, slight cut to Magic City Acceptance Academy, $80 million to CHOOSE Act

The Alabama House of Representatives approved several bills on Thursday, directing over $12 billion in state funding and supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund

House passes $3.7 billion General Fund Budget, supplemental appropriations for 2026 — 'Our state remains on solid financial footing'

After relatively benign debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the State’s General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.

Legislative leaders tout government efficiency public hearing, warn state agencies of non-compliance — ‘We remain committed to responsible governance’

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) recently announced plans for leadership of the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services to testify before the legislature.

State leaders cautious of declining state revenues as lawmakers hear budget proposals — 'The sugar high is over'

Gov. Kay Ivey released her proposed budget recommendations for the 2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, with increased funding for the state’s General Fund (GF) and Education Trust Fund (ETF), while state leaders advised caution due to anticipated revenue slowing.