Economy 2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Legislature House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2023
Opinion Opinion | 2026 governor’s race has begun Four years seems a long way off, but the 2026 governor’s race has already begun. Steve FlowersMarch 22, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey paving the road to progress with four years of Rebuilding Alabama Those investments are represented by 234 projects in all 67 counties and 400 miles of resurfaced roadways. Kay IveyMarch 21, 2023
Governor Governor releases statements following successful Special Session Ivey on Thursday commended the Alabama Legislature for the special session. StaffMarch 17, 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
State Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles adds new member Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
State Alabama Legislature honors U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Sen. Richard Shelby, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Alabama, retired in January. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2023
Governor Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses Executive Order 735 places a moratorium on new rule-making by executive branch agencies. StaffMarch 9, 2023
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