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Alabama Supreme Court Designates Alabama Law Foundation as Sole IOLTA Recipient Starting February 2025 The Alabama Supreme Court has issued a new ruling that will significantly alter the administration of Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) in the state. Effective Feb. 15, the Alabama ...Read More

Why First Step is the Right Step: Reach More First-Time Homebuyers with AHFA

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In an uncertain economy, one thing is sure: A First Step Mortgage Revenue Bond loan from AHFA helps homebuyers save thousands. On a median-priced home with a 30-year FHA loan, that’s an average savings* of more than $56,000 – about $1875 per year for ...Read More

Capitol Notes: Legislature Adjourns

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The Legislature adjourned sine die yesterday thus concluding the 2024 Regular Session. Below is a report of what happened during the final week. Alabama Legislature Passes Record-Breaking Budgets The Alabama Legislature recently completed its duty of passing budgets for the upcoming fiscal year (FY25). ...Read More

Education, General Fund Budgets Near Final Passage

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Education, General Fund Budgets Near Final Passage Both the House and Senate have passed their versions of the state’s two budgets, leaving just three days for final negotiations before the legislative session ends. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Record Education Funding: The ...Read More

Capitol Notes: Legislature Considers Workforce Bills, Opioid Settlement Allocation

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Working for Alabama Package on Goal Line Lawmakers in Alabama are making progress on a legislative package called “Working for Alabama” designed to increase the number of people participating in the state’s workforce. Streamlining Workforce Development: Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB247, which creates a ...Read More

Legislature Returns from Break to Work on Education and General Fund Budgets

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Lawmakers Prioritize Budgets for Final One-Third of Session With two-thirds of the 2024 session complete, the Alabama Legislature is focusing on its most crucial task: passing the General Fund and the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budgets – along with supplemental funding bills for each. ...Read More

Governor, Legislative Leadership Announce Working for Alabama Legislative Package

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Aiming to combat one of the lowest labor participation rates in the U.S. and acknowledging critical areas requiring workforce development, Gov. Kay Ivey and legislative leaders have introduced a series of bills designed to equip the state with tools to enhance its workforce and ...Read More

Capitol Notes: CHOOSE Act and IVF Bill Signed into Law; Gaming, Lottery Legislation Discussion Continues

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The Alabama Legislature wrapped up its 15th day yesterday reaching the halfway point of their 30-day Regular Session. The Legislature will take a recess next week and will reconvene on March 19. There’s another recess planned for the week of March 25. Governor Ivey ...Read More

Capitol Notes: School Choice, IVF Services Protection & Gambling Legislation under Consideration

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School Choice Bill Passes House with Modifications Gov. Kay Ivey’s top education priority, the CHOOSE Act, received a passing grade from the Alabama House of Representatives this week. The robust school choice bill passed with a vote of 69-34, but faced some opposition from ...Read More

CAPITOL NOTES: Legislature Considers Bills Concerning School Choice, DEI and IVF Status

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School Choice Clears House Committee, with Modifications Rep. Danny Garrett advanced the large-scale school choice bill championed by Gov. Kay Ivey, the CHOOSE Act, through the House Ways and Means Education Committee on Thursday. The committee passed a substitute, which made some changes to ...Read More

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