Del. Kenneth Paschal

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal op-ed: A pledge to bring Alabama a pro-family agenda in 2027

Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. That is not a partisan statement—it is a practical truth most Alabamians recognize because when families are stable, children do better in school, communities are safer, and opportunity expands. Yet when we debate education, workforce development, poverty, public safety, or rising violence in too many of our […] The post State Rep. Kenneth Paschal op-ed: A pledge to bring Alabama a pro-family agenda in 2027 appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama Legislature sends school bus driver, public safety retiree bill to governor

The Alabama Legislature awarded final passage Thursday to a bill allowing retired public employees to return to work as school bus drivers and public safety officers without losing their retirement benefits. HB138, jointly sponsored by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) and State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), combines two separate measures addressing staffing shortages in school […] The post Alabama Legislature sends school bus driver, public safety retiree bill to governor appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama House advances bill aimed at easing school bus driver shortages

The Alabama House of Representatives has moved the state closer to addressing a persistent shortage of school bus drivers, advancing legislation to ensure Alabama’s most valuable resource — its children — have reliable transportation to and from school. Lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed House Bill 138, sponsored by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham), a measure […] The post Alabama House advances bill aimed at easing school bus driver shortages appeared first on Yellowhammer News .