Legislature Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome. StaffMay 20, 2024
Education Alabama furthering efforts to improve early childhood education Over 400 pre-K through 3rd grade classes are funded through the P-3 initiative. Mary Claire WootenMay 16, 2024
Infrastructure Bill legalizing self-driving cars awaits Gov. Ivey’s signature If signed, SB226 would legalize self-driving cars for personal use and prevent local governments from regulating or taxing them. Chance PhillipsMay 14, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces key appointments across state boards and commissions Gov. Kay Ivey filled several key positions across various boards and commissions in the state. StaffMay 14, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey to sign “Working for Alabama” legislative package The bipartisan seven-bill package emerged early in the session as an attempt to combat the state's low labor participation rate. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring response to public records requests The Alabama Press Association and Alabama Broadcasters Association praised the bill for improving access to public records. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Courts Judge Bill Lewis makes history as first African-American on Civil Appeals Court Lewis is the first African-American judge on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, one of the state's highest courts. Bill BrittMay 3, 2024