Legislature Ivey proposes increased state budgets, but financial leaders warn legislators of cliff Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Governor Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address "We have an opportunity during this Legislative Session to continue making progress for Alabama families." StaffMarch 7, 2023
Special Session The ARPA special session: Dividing up a billion dollars Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Prisons Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s about to start botching executions again The ADOC has reviewed itself and determined that the real cause of its three botched executions were all of these laws. Josh MoonFebruary 27, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist low-income residents with water bills ADECA is administering the grants from funds provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffFebruary 27, 2023
Prisons 60-plus lawyers ask for independent review of execution protocols The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2023
Economy Nucor Corp. plans $125 million facility in Decatur Nucor has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility in Decatur. StaffFebruary 23, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters The funding is through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. StaffFebruary 16, 2023