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09/12/2026 · Wilcox County

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Education Department Directs Schools on Race-Based Discipline Practices

Education Department Directs Schools on Race-Based Discipline Practices

The U.S. Education Department has instructed schools to discontinue considering race in student discipline decisions. This directive revives a discussion about the role of race in disciplinary actions within educational settings.

09/10/2026
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Pediatricians Raise Concerns About Vaping and Youth Smoking Risk

A recent report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has prompted warnings from doctors. Physicians express concerns that vaping could serve as an entry point for young people to begin smoking tobacco products.

09/10/2026

Education

U.S. School Vaccination Rates Decline as Nonmedical Exemptions Increase

U.S. school vaccination rates have continued to decline, marking the fourth consecutive year of decreases. The national average exemption rate reached a new record, driven largely by nonmedical exemptions.

09/05/2026

Education

University Costs and Graduate Earnings: An Overview

University students face increasing tuition fees and living costs. Analysts are examining whether higher graduate earnings adequately offset these financial demands.

08/27/2026

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Inflation Report Forthcoming, Iran Engages Oman Amid U.S. Tensions, Arts School Abuse Allegations Emerge

The U.S. Department of Labor will publish its latest inflation report, providing new economic insights. Separately, Iran has initiated negotiations with Oman. Meanwhile, a new report details decades of alleged abuse at an arts school reportedly connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

08/23/2026

Education

Federal Student Loan Debt Erased for 450,000 Borrowers

Approximately 450,000 federal student loan borrowers will see their debt erased. This action stems from a class-action lawsuit where borrowers alleged their colleges defrauded them. The resolution impacts an estimated $6 billion in federal student loan debt.

08/23/2026

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of November 3 General Election Absentee Deadlines

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 29, 2026.  Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election manager by close of business on the day before the election, November 2, 2026. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received no later than noon on Election Day, November 3, 2026. It is recommended to mail in your absentee ballot application and absentee ballots at least two weeks before the deadline for county absentee election managers to receive them. Under Alabama law, voters must have a qualifying reason to vote by absentee ballot. Voters are required to identify their qualifying reason on their absentee ballot application. For the list of qualifying reasons to vote absentee, visit https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting.  Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at their polling place or when requesting an absentee ballot.  For more information on absentee voting in Alabama or to download an absentee ballot application, visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov.  Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov.  ###  *Secretary of State Wes Allen’s official photograph: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/AllenBioHighRes.jpg *Absentee Election Manager contact information: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager  *2026 Election Administration Calendar: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2026/AdminCalendar%20-2026.pdf  *Learn more about photo voter ID requirements or get your free photo voter ID: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/photo-voter-id P.O. Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616 Phone: (334) 242-7200 Fax: (334) 242-4993

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Public Hearing Announced for New Regulations by AG's Office

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Alabama Attorney General's office will hold a public hearing concerning proposed regulations pertaining to [specific area of regulation, if mentioned in original content]. The hearing is scheduled for [Date] at [Time] in the [Location/Room Number] at the Attorney General's office, [Address]. Written comments will also be accepted until [Date]. Further details and the full text of the proposed regulations are available on our website.

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Wes Allen Returning Elections to Maps Approved by Alabama Legislature

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Election Integrity Update from Secretary of State Wes Allen: “Noncitizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Alabama Elections in Federal Court”

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Files Legal Motion to Fast-Track Redistricting Case

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