Lawmakers predict Alabama could make billions of dollars if casino-style games, sports betting and a lottery are legalized.
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The establishment and provision of a last-dollar postsecondary scholarship program for public two-year community and technical colleges to provide degrees, certifications, course credit and credentials for in-demand fields to meet instructional and workforce training needs throughout the state Opponents say the state’s education fund has a surplus of money and compare Alabama’s plan with Georgia’s where they created a statewide scholarship.
The provision of mental health care, including the care and treatment of individuals with behavioral health needs and developmental disabilities and associated prevention, treatment, and recovery services and supports
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