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
Health Governor allocates $3.6 million in CARES Act funds to food banks The money is to go to the nonprofit Alabama Food Bank Association, which will administer the funds. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
National Governor meets virtually with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris Five Democratic governors and five Republican governors attended the virtual meeting. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
Education Governor announces more than $298 million for K-12, college projects $298 million has been awarded to 20 Public School and College Authority projects statewide. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020