Legislature Ivey’s budget request includes $400 rebates, preparing for down times The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Figures: Bills targeting abortion law designed to send a message Figures said she doesn't expect to succeed in the Republican Legislature, but wants to send a message that Democrats are still fighting. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
State Pandemic EBT benefits to arrive for 530,000 Alabama children this summer Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2023
Health Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023
Health Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2023
Legislature Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023