Governor Local agencies receive $8.5 million in grants to weatherize homes The agencies will assist low-income and elderly residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. StaffJune 12, 2023
Governor Governor signs House Bill 77 to lower sales tax burden HB77 increases the threshold for submitting estimated monthly sales tax payments. StaffJune 12, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023
Governor Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million. Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
State Ivey signs bill making Yellowhammer Cookie official state cookie The bill came about after students at Trinity Presbyterian School realized the state had no official state cookie. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
Education Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor. StaffJune 5, 2023
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023