Economy NFIB: Alabama small business would lose millions without COVID tax deduction Small businesses should be able to deduct forgiven expenses paid for with federal PPP loans on state income taxes, the NFIB says. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
State BCA names new administrative assistant, policy analyst for governmental affairs William Newman will serve as the administrative assistant and policy analyst for the governmental affairs team. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Economy Report shows Alabama making strides in workforce development “Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Legislative session begins "Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly." Steve FlowersFebruary 3, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey discusses challenges, proposals in State of the State speech Instead of speaking before a joint Senate and House, Ivey spoke from inside a largely empty Capitol. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Governor The full text of Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2021 State of the State Address In the speech, the governor reflected on the challenges of the past year and laid out her future priorities. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature 2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility check, scheduling website is live Users can schedule to be vaccinated, if their county has vaccine, and sign up to be notified when their county does have doses on... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decline slightly About half of the new claims are due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Micah DanneyFebruary 2, 2021
Prisons ACLU of Alabama says new prisons not the answer to “unconstitutional conditions” The ACLU called on lawmakers to address overcrowding by repealing the Habitual Felony Offender Act, knows as the three strikes law. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021