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Governor Kay Ivey spared Charles “Sonny” Burton from execution on Tuesday, arguing the injustice of executing a non-triggerman while the shooter served life.
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- Elections
- Governor
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton
- Legislature
Pledge, prayer period could soon be mandated in Alabama schools
Pro Tem Gudger announces “Power To The People Act,” expanding PSC to seven elected seats
Committee advances Senate bill targeting property title fraud
House committee passes bill to allow rounding of cash transactions amid penny shortage
Legislature OKs disabled veteran home purchase legislation
- Economy
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
Small business optimism dips as sales improve but costs rise
Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement
New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment
- National
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
- Education
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
Opinion | Would someone please take a stand for public education?
House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
Opinion | A party like it’s 1986
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
Opinion | Political parties never win when they protect power instead of listening to voters
Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
Opinion | Alabama GOP resolutions revive the Founders’ warning on factions
Education
Governor Kay Ivey praised National Teacher of the Year finalist Katie Collins on Wednesday while touting state efforts to increase educator pay.
Education
Students from a Birmingham school shared their stories in a video highlighting academic growth at a campus that recently improved its state grade.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey and the Amendment 666 Bond Commission authorized future bonds to support Jackson Hospital and fund Space Command's relocation.
Education
Governor Kay Ivey highlighted Alabama's improved national rankings in math and reading while designating a week to honor the state's public schools.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey filled 31 vacancies across Alabama, appointing two circuit judges and a district attorney to serve the state’s judicial system.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey marked the opening of a statewide hub Wednesday, aiming to connect veterans and families with essential services and support.
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Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday requiring parental consent for minors to download apps, strengthening online safety measures for Alabama families.
Governor
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey established a new board Thursday to oversee the secure and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence across Alabama's executive branch agencies.
Environment
The "Save Our Bay" law requires 70 percent of dredged sediment go towards "beneficial uses" in the Mobile Bay area.