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. Staff1 day ago
Governor Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. StaffDecember 7, 2020
Governor Governor issues statement urging school systems to return for in-person learning The governor urged local school districts to resume in-person instruction. StaffDecember 2, 2020
Governor Governor orders flags lowered in honor of former Rep. Alvin Holmes Ivey’s directive calls for flags to be lowered on Sunday when Holmes is to be buried. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020
Governor Governor announces 3rd year of record Alabama foster care adoptions In the 2020 fiscal year, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state. StaffNovember 25, 2020
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more. StaffNovember 24, 2020
Economy Governor announces $200 million “Revive Plus” small business grant program Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for... StaffNovember 18, 2020
Governor Governor meets with VIP fourth grader The discussion was described as "wide-ranging and productive." The governor and McGriff covered everything from school to their love of dogs. Brandon MoseleyOctober 31, 2020
Economy Governor announces auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansion IAC is committing $34.3 million in new capital investment to expand its new manufacturing facility located in Tuscaloosa County. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Prisons, justice reform and the art of the possible Politics is bound by the art of what's possible. It is also true that those who never dare the impossible rarely achieve even the... Bill BrittOctober 15, 2020
Governor Federal judge refuses to temporarily block governor’s mask order Following the issuing of those orders, the state saw noticeable drops in both COVID-19 positive cases and deaths. Josh MoonOctober 8, 2020