Governor Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Legislature Ivey proposes increased state budgets, but financial leaders warn legislators of cliff Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Legislature Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2023
Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Courts AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Health Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care Alabama has struggled for years with access to care. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2023
National Study: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans believe abortion should be legal In Alabama, 55 percent of people surveyed supported abortion being legal in most or all cases, while only 12 percent support abortion being illegal... Jacob HolmesMarch 1, 2023
Prisons Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Legislature Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023