Elections Democratic state Senate candidate yet to file campaign finance paperwork Secretary of State John Merrill attempted to make a failure to file such paperwork grounds to remove a candidate from ballot access. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2022
Legislature Sen. Donnie Chesteen receives 2021 AASB Legislative Award This award is given to lawmakers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership on behalf of Alabama public schoolchildren and local boards of education. StaffDecember 15, 2021
Governor Governor Ivey to host ceremonial bill signing The governor will host a ceremonial bill signing for a number of pieces of legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyJuly 8, 2021
Governor Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey makes string of appointments The governor's office announced that Gov. Kay Ivey has made a number of appointments. Brandon MoseleyJune 4, 2021
Legislature House to consider trust fund, periodic bonuses for retired educators The Education Retirees Trust Fund would be a fund to pay for bonuses for retired educators in the future. Brandon MoseleyMay 4, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill to allow hunters to hunt feral swine, coyotes at night The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Legislature House committee to vote on Education Trust Fund budget It is likely to be the largest education budget in the history of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021