Economy Governor welcomes Airbus expansion project adding 1,000 jobs in Mobile Airbus has invested over $1 billion in its Alabama manufacturing facility. StaffMay 10, 2022
Health Governor announces two additional mental health crisis centers Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care. StaffMay 3, 2022
Elections Alabama House speaker endorses Gov. Kay Ivey in re-election bid Ivey in a statement thanked Speaker Mac McCutcheon for the endorsement and touted Alabama's passage of anti-abortion and anti-trans laws. Eddie BurkhalterApril 29, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Final report More than 270 bills passed by the House and Senate were enacted during the 2022 legislative session. Beth LyonsApril 27, 2022
Prisons Alabama’s contract with prison construction company being redacted The contract with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction was signed April 15. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2022
Education Alabama to add 96 new pre-k classrooms in the fall Alabama's pre-K program was recognized for the 16th consecutive year for reaching all benchmarks recommended by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2022
Elections Ivey campaign announces new legislative endorsements Nine state lawmakers endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey in her campaign for re-election. StaffApril 26, 2022
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey leads opponents in fundraising in gubernatorial race Ivey has raised $6.6 million during this election cycle. Tim James has raised the second-most at $2.3 million. Eddie BurkhalterApril 18, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022
Economy Hyundai’s Montgomery plant expanding, adding hybrid electric models The $300 million expansion will create 200 jobs, according to a press release. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2022