Governor Governor addresses tax, economic development issues delayed due to COVID-19 The proclamation will allow citizens and businesses to avoid paying state taxes on certain benefits received under the CARES Act. StaffDecember 14, 2020
News Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. StaffDecember 10, 2020
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