Opinion Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s Innovation Economy Funding opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs and high-tech companies is crucial to creating a more resilient, inclusive and robust economy. Bill PooleMarch 21, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey announces staff changes The governor's chief of staff, Jo Bonner, is set to leave after the end of the year to serve as president of the University... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Summer political happenings "Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary election. So let the fun begin." Steve FlowersAugust 18, 2021
Legislature Garrett new chairman of House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director. Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2021
Elections Ivey swears in Bill Poole as state finance director Ivey also announced dates for the special election in House District 63 to fill Poole's former House seat. Brandon MoseleyAugust 3, 2021
Elections Cynthia Lee Almond to run for Alabama House District 63 She recently completed 16 years on the Tuscaloosa City Council, having served the last 4 years as council president. Brandon MoseleyJuly 22, 2021
Elections Greg White running for Alabama House of Representatives District 92 District 92 includes all of Covington County and portions of Escambia and Coffee Counties. Brandon MoseleyJuly 19, 2021
Legislature Ledbetter elected chair of Southern Legislative Conference committee House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter on Friday was elected to chair the Economic Development, Transportation &; Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference Brandon MoseleyJuly 5, 2021
Governor Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 20, 2021