Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment Forensic Sciences is the sole forensic testing provider for more than 450 law enforcement agencies. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Congress Alabama leaders comment on Shelby not seeking another term Alabama leaders were quick to thank Sen. Richard Shelby for his service. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 9, 2021
Economy Governor appoints new members to state Workforce Development Board Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed eight new members to serve on the board. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Legislature McCutcheon says House is drafting a bill to pay for new prisons with a bond issue McCutcheon said that the legislators were concerned that under the governor’s plan, the state would never own the facilities. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 5, 2021
Legislature Governor proposes more for education, corrections in budgets The governor's proposed budgets call for a 2 percent pay raise for education workers and state employees. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Party politics Republicans praise governor’s State of the State Address “Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey discusses challenges, proposals in State of the State speech Instead of speaking before a joint Senate and House, Ivey spoke from inside a largely empty Capitol. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Governor The full text of Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2021 State of the State Address In the speech, the governor reflected on the challenges of the past year and laid out her future priorities. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature 2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021