Tag: STATE SPENDING

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

State School Board approves 4-year contract, $80K raise for State Superintendent Mackey

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) voted on Thursday to approve a contract extension and $80,000 salary increase for State Superintendent Eric Mackey, down $55,000 from the board’s initial proposal.