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 Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
Governor Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021
Governor Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 20, 2021
Governor Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021? Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far. StaffMay 19, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID community development grants Ivey awarded a $1 million grant to Blount Count, $600,000 to Limestone County, $500,000 to Autauga County and $400,000 to Franklin County. StaffMay 19, 2021
Governor Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021