Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill making Juneteenth a permanent state holiday, closing state offices annually on June 19 to commemorate emancipation.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Gov. Ivey proclaims Public Schools Week, celebrates gains by students
- Legislature
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Rep. James Lomax files overtime tax cut
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
- Education
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
Gov. Kay Ivey stories
Legislature
If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.
Economy
The awards honor companies whose global achievements are elevating Alabama’s economy.
Governor
The grant to J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville will help inmates overcome employment barriers.
Legislature
Smokable hemp and CBD products including flower buds and vapes will soon be banned in Alabama.
Legislature
SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.
Economy
Alabama’s small businesses account for 99.4 percent of all businesses in the state, employing 46.7 percent of the private sector workforce.
Legislature
The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions.
Infrastructure
Ivey announced $7.6 million in state funding for 26 road and bridge projects through the Rebuild Alabama Act, matched by $5.6 million locally.
Education
Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state.