Governor Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms Ivey emphasized economic growth, school choice, and public safety, highlighting Alabama’s resilience while reinforcing a vision for long-term success. Bill Britt4 hours ago
Governor Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJune 1, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor signs legislation to allow police to remove obnoxious RV park guests The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties. StaffMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor signs legislation to codify ban on curbside voting Curbside voting was already banned administratively. This codifies that into Alabama law. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021
Governor Governor signs Seizure Safe Schools Act The legislation would allow a voluntary medication assistant to administer seizure medication to a child if a nurse isn't available. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill to increase capital where getting financing is difficult Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation to get capital to small businesses in rural and impoverished areas of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 25, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021