Governor Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation The new law raises the penalty for first-degree human trafficking. StaffApril 18, 2024
Governor Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison construction plan The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey, state legislators align for new veterans suicide prevention initiative Recently released data shows nearly 18 percent of those who died by suicide in Alabama are veterans. StaffMay 17, 2021
Governor Governor signs more bills into law Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
Governor Alabama public health groups urge Ivey to veto vaping bill The groups say carveouts in the bill favor the tobacco and vaping industries, and remove some state oversight. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Governor Ivey urges Biden administration to take action at the border Gov. Kay Ivey urged President Biden and Vice President Harris to address the border crisis immediately. Brandon MoseleyMay 12, 2021
Governor Alabama Republicans praise governor for ending federal unemployment aid The federal pandemic assistance benefits for individuals will end beginning June 19. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Governor Governor awards nearly $17 million to provide broadband services to Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services. StaffMay 10, 2021
Governor Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees. John H. GlennMay 5, 2021
Governor Consumer Energy Alliance applauds governor, Legislature for protecting affordable energy Consumer Energy Alliance applauded Gov. Kay Ivey for signing HB446. StaffMay 5, 2021