Tag: MCAA

State doling out millions in funding to progressive non-profits in Birmingham

Despite hopes of slashed federal funding for progressive institutions, millions of state and federal funds continue to pour into an expanding network of non-profit organizations, including K-12 schools, medical centers, and more in the Birmingham area.

Behind the Magic City Acceptance Academy charter renewal — Majority of commission appointed by Ivey, Ainsworth, Reed and Ledbetter

Though there were appointees from Governor Kay Ivey, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), and former State President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) present, not a single one of them offered a motion for non-renewal.

Five things to know about Magic City Acceptance Academy as lawmakers review funding

5 things to know about Magic City Acceptance Academy, one of the nation's first Charter Schools specifically catering to LGBTQ+ students and their allies in Homewood.