An advocacy group for Alabama’s children says sustaining the state’s pre-kindergarten program and legislation banning smoking in most public places are among its priorities in the upcoming Legislative session. VOICES for Alabama Children recently told supporters that its priorities reflect the tough economic times. In addition to sustaining the progress
The Alabama Board of Education voted to give the new state school superintendent a three-year contract for $198,000 per year. The board voted 6 to 1 to approve the contract for Dr. Tommy Bice. His contract exceeds that of his predecessor by a mere $37 per year. Board members wasted
Alabama agriculture officials are considering whether prisoners can fill a labor shortage that the agency blames on the new state law against illegal immigration. The Department of Agriculture and Industries is meeting with south Alabama farmers to look at whether work-release inmates could fill jobs once held by immigrants. Growing
Published reports indicate that the new head of the teachers union sends his children to a private school in Montgomery for its religious education. Dr. Henry Mabry says that contrary to some news reports, he sees no problem with choices he made regarding the education of his children. The Alabama
Governor Robert Bentley recently voiced concerns about the state’s tough crackdown on illegal immigration law possibly hurting the recruitment of foreign industries and is has been reaching out to foreign executives to let them know the state welcomes them. The state’s immigration law is regarded as the toughest in the
Longtime school administrator Dr. Tommy Bice was selected by the state school board as the new superintendent of education in Alabama. Bice, who had served as deputy superintendent for instruction will succeed Dr. Joe Morton, who retired in August of this year. The former principal and school superintendent in Alexander
