Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. Staff3 days ago
Elections Legal filing: HD10 election challenge is proper, depositions should be taken The challenge over David Cole's residency is set for a hearing Dec. 19. ALGOP officials are apparently expecting a loss. Josh MoonDecember 13, 2022
Governor Ivey bans TikTok use on state devices, networks Ivey said the decision was a "no-brainer," citing security threats from China and Alabamians' right to privacy. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2022
Prisons 60-year-old incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility At least 15 other individuals have died in state prison facilities over the past three weeks. John H. GlennDecember 13, 2022
Prisons Ivey asks Alabama Supreme Court for more time to carry out executions Ivey suggested "death warrants" be extended past the 24-hour window when the process is delayed by a stay of execution. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2022
Infrastructure Governor kicks off first of 67 county broadband meetings Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday kicked off the first of a series of statewide meetings on broadband. StaffDecember 13, 2022
Education ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
State Bluestone Coke plant that polluted North Birmingham for decades agrees to $925K fine Bluestone Coke agreed to pay a $925,000 penalty and submit to new monitoring requirements. John H. GlennDecember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Association of School Boards installs new leadership Mary Hooks, who served two full terms representing District 4, was installed as president of the association. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
State PARCA: Alabama second-lowest in state, local tax collection per capita Meanwhile, the state had among the highest sales tax in the U.S. John H. GlennDecember 12, 2022
News Governor Ivey naming Curtis Stewart new ABC Administrator for second term Stewart comes to the helm of ABC from the Alabama Department of Revenue, where he most recently served as deputy commissioner. StaffDecember 9, 2022