Elections Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA Ivey’s decision follows the Supreme Court requesting briefs on majority-minority districts’ constitutionality in voting rights case Louisiana v. Callais. Chance PhillipsSeptember 29, 2025
Governor Ivey signs legislation providing more support for Alabama ports The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports. Patrick DarringtonJune 12, 2023
Governor Local agencies receive $8.5 million in grants to weatherize homes The agencies will assist low-income and elderly residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. StaffJune 12, 2023
Governor Governor signs House Bill 77 to lower sales tax burden HB77 increases the threshold for submitting estimated monthly sales tax payments. StaffJune 12, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023
Governor Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
Education Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor. StaffJune 5, 2023
Governor Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium The state will now have 30 hours to carry out the execution, a six-hour boost over the previous limit. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
Governor Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican. StaffMay 24, 2023