State Ivey, other state leaders take oath of office at inauguration ceremony Gov. Kay Ivey said education will be her top priority in her final term leading the state. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023
State Ivey, Britt, Sewell tour tornado damage in Selma and Autauga counties The tornado claimed six lives in Autauga County and caused massive devastation in Selma. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Governor Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff, district judge Both Harrell and Sanders were runners up in the races for their respective positions in the 2022 election cycle. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Infrastructure Governor announces another round of road and bridge projects The state has now awarded more than $140 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Women rule in Alabama politics Women rule in Alabama politics and my guess is that this trend will not diminish in years to come. Steve FlowersJanuary 11, 2023
Prisons Ivey announces changes to “good time” prison release standards The policy change narrows the window for incarcerated individuals to be released based on good behavior. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2023
Economy Most Alabama employers to see 54 percent unemployment insurance tax cut This is the first time Alabama has dropped into Schedule A, the lowest tax rate schedule, since 1997. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
State Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff to finish unexpired term Ivey appointed chief deputy David Hill to fill the position after the sudden passing of two-term sheriff Joe Sedinger. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2023
Opinion Opinion | 2022: The Year of the Woman It was the best of times for women in Alabama last year, in part due to Gov. Ivey’s leadership and example. Beth ChapmanJanuary 2, 2023