News Alabama distributes full SNAP benefits after shutdown disruption Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis The funds are intended to help support recipients facing uncertain access to food because of the shutdown. Wesley WalterNovember 5, 2025
Local news Gov. Ivey, ABC Board consider new alcohol rules after Montgomery shooting Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures. Mary Claire WootenOctober 29, 2025
News Gov. Ivey officially launches Alabama Department of Workforce The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs. Alex JobinOctober 17, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $3.7 million in Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants The final round of Rebuild Alabama Act grants for the year injected over $3.7 million into local road and bridge projects across the state. Wesley WalterSeptember 29, 2025
Prisons Alabama carries out fourth execution of 2025, despite wishes of victim’s son One of the victim’s sons had sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, explaining the execution would “weigh heavily on me.” Chance PhillipsSeptember 26, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon. Wesley WalterSeptember 9, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce The governor celebrated Alabama's workforce, highlighting the state's record high employment and decreasing unemployment rate. Alex JobinSeptember 1, 2025
Education Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show Exhibits filed in an ongoing lawsuit show how students and professors have reacted to restrictions on academic freedom from Alabama's "divisive concepts" law. Chance PhillipsJuly 10, 2025
News AG’s office confirms that smokable hemp ban will go into effect July 1 The Attorney General's office confirmed Alabama's smokable hemp ban starts July 1 — possession could lead to a Class C felony charge. Alex JobinJune 12, 2025