Governor Governor awards funds to assist domestic violence victims across Alabama Seventeen Alabama nonprofit agencies that focus on domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance. StaffFebruary 13, 2021
Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment Forensic Sciences is the sole forensic testing provider for more than 450 law enforcement agencies. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA applauds passage of Taxpayer Stimulus Freedom and Business Tax Competitiveness acts The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 27-0 before being sent to the governor’s desk. StaffFebruary 11, 2021
Infrastructure Alabama State Port Authority names chief commercial officer Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority as the new chief commercial officer. StaffFebruary 10, 2021
Economy Alabama Coal Association announces expansion, rebranding The Alabama Coal Association has rebranded as the Alabama Mining Association. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Economy Governor appoints new members to state Workforce Development Board Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed eight new members to serve on the board. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Legislature Ainsworth praises Senate for passage of military stability commission package Among the bills in the package is a measure to allow military dependents attending public colleges in Alabama to pay in-state tuition. StaffFebruary 5, 2021
Congress Congressman Jerry Carl announces D.C. staff hires “The team we have assembled is second to none, and I couldn’t be prouder of them,” Carl said. StaffFebruary 4, 2021