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Tag: Education Trust Fund

Senate Republicans Respond to Education Budget Passage, Teacher Pay Raise
April 15, 2016 by Southern Torch
Politics

Senate Republicans Respond to Education Budget Passage, Teacher Pay Raise

By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Senate Republican Caucus leadership commented Wednesday on the passage of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget…

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April 2, 2016 by Southern Torch
Opinion

Finding a Balance to Save Medicaid & Protect Taxpayers

Guest Editorial: By State Sen. Steve Livingston When I ran in 2014, I promised to keep you updated on the political debates in Montgomery.  Today, I want to spend a few…

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Alabama House passes $6.3 billion education budget
March 19, 2016 by Southern Torch
Politics

Alabama House passes $6.3 billion education budget

By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— By a 105 to 0 margin, the Alabama House on Tuesday passed a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget that includes a teacher…

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October 22, 2015 by Southern Torch
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Sen. Steve Livingston delivers State of the State address at NACC

By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— State Sen. Steve Livingston gave his State of the State address Tuesday. Livingston is a Republican who represents Senate District 8 including parts of…

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September 25, 2015 by Southern Torch
The Alabama Economy

A fiscally responsible budget

By State Senator Steve Livingston When I first ran for office in 2014, I promised to keep you up-to-date on the legislative process in Montgomery. With that in mind, I want…

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78/22 Split Between Education & General Fund Budgets is Key for Alabama’s Future
September 11, 2015 by Southern Torch
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78/22 Split Between Education & General Fund Budgets is Key for Alabama’s Future

By Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) The Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist transcends time and was a catalyst for social change in its day. As we enter the second special session of…

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"Combining the State’s Two Budgets Will Make the Crisis Worse Instead of Better"
June 2, 2015 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

"Combining the State’s Two Budgets Will Make the Crisis Worse Instead of Better"

By Craig Ford It’s no secret that the state of Alabama is in a budget crisis. It’s a crisis that we’ve known for three years was coming, but our state leaders…

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Ainsworth Tasked with Reforming State Budget
May 27, 2015 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

Ainsworth Tasked with Reforming State Budget

With the 2015 legislative session winding down and a $250 million shortfall in the General Fund looming, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) has formed the Commission on Earmarking and…

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