Health Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.” Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2020
Governor Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. StaffDecember 7, 2020
News Ivey says no new restrictions on day Alabama broke COVID case, hospitalization records "We know what to do, what works. I have no plans to shut down any businesses. No plans to shut down businesses," Ivey said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Ivey sends the wrong message at the wrong time on in-person learning "Ivey came with a message to get back in there and try harder — as if more trying is what our schools and teachers... Josh MoonDecember 2, 2020
Governor Governor issues statement urging school systems to return for in-person learning The governor urged local school districts to resume in-person instruction. StaffDecember 2, 2020
Health Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear to retire Dec. 16 Under Beshear’s leadership, the Alabama Department of Mental Health launched Stepping Up Alabama, aimed at reducing the number of people in jails who have... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 30, 2020
Governor Governor orders flags lowered in honor of former Rep. Alvin Holmes Ivey’s directive calls for flags to be lowered on Sunday when Holmes is to be buried. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020
Governor Governor announces 3rd year of record Alabama foster care adoptions In the 2020 fiscal year, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state. StaffNovember 25, 2020
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more. StaffNovember 24, 2020
News Governor announces HomTex expansion to create 300-plus jobs in the Black Belt A family-owned and certified minority-owned business will create 300 to 325 new jobs. StaffNovember 24, 2020