Opinion Opinion | Broadband expansion During the recent special session, we allocated $260 million in ARPA dollars to help the state continue building its broadband infrastructure. Clay Scofield3 days ago
Governor Governor releases statements following successful Special Session Ivey on Thursday commended the Alabama Legislature for the special session. StaffMarch 17, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $59 million payment to the Alabama Trust Fund The money returns funds borrowed from the state's saving account in the previous decade. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
Legislature Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say. Alander RochaMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week One The regular session is now suspended while the Legislature is in a special session. Beth LyonsMarch 13, 2023
Governor Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Special Session The ARPA special session: Dividing up a billion dollars Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023