Elections Alabama sets special election for Scofield’s Senate seat Scofield stepped down from his position on Oct. 30 to pursue a new opportunity in the private sector. StaffNovember 2, 2023
State Tax rebates to be issued starting Dec. 1 Alabama taxpayers can expect $150 per filer if they filed tax returns for the 2021 fiscal year. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2023
Governor Ivey provides update on Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion Ivey has said her top priority is ensuring that every child is a successful reader by the third grade. Jacob HolmesNovember 1, 2023
Governor Ivey announces new round of appointments The appointments include positions on boards of registrars and tourism boards. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023
State State library service pulls out of ALA under pressure from state government Alabama Public Library Service Director Nancy Pack has ended the state agency's membership in the American Library Association. Jacob HolmesOctober 30, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama The funds will assist local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide housing and other related services to homeless people. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets date for next Alabama execution Gov. Kay Ivey set the execution date and time for Casey McWhorter, an incarcerated individual on death row. Patrick DarringtonOctober 19, 2023
Governor Ivey announces new round of appointments The round includes four appointments to a new team tasked with designing Alabama's new principal development program. Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards grant to ensure care for rape victims The grant comes from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffOctober 9, 2023