Congress Sen. Britt secures more than $786 million for critical Alabama priorities The bill appropriates more than $786 million for Alabama priorities, $232 million of which was secured by Britt. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Education Commission on Higher Education approves $2.12 billion budget This approval marks a substantial increase of $135.81 million, or 6.84 percent, from the previous fiscal year. StaffDecember 12, 2023
Legislature Archives and History has big plans for threatened $5M appropriation The $5 million appropriation is more than a third of the funding the Legislature decided to send the department just last month. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2023
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Local news Birmingham mayor prioritizes neighborhoods, youth, public transportation in budget Neighborhood revitalization remains the Woodfin administration’s top priority. StaffMay 18, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature Ivey’s budget request includes $400 rebates, preparing for down times The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023
Legislature House committee approves ARPA spending plan Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2023