Economy Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Prisons State bond sale to fund prison construction finalized despite legal challenges The state's $509 million bond sale to fund the construction of two new men's prisons was finalized Tuesday morning, despite lawsuits. John H. GlennJuly 13, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist abuse victims statewide Two state organizations in Alabama are receiving grants totaling $181,736. StaffJuly 8, 2022
Prisons Alabama’s prison plan has more trouble The project was $200 million short on the bond market, and mounting public pressure could result in another underwriter backing out. Josh MoonJune 30, 2022
Health Ivey urges Biden to halt COVID-19 vaccine deadline for National Guard personnel Ivey said in the letter that the dismissal of unvaccinated soldiers would immediately impact the Guard's force readiness, with up to 1,000 soldiers potentially... StaffJune 24, 2022
Opinion Opinion | When the world was a mess, Alabama showed plain common sense In 2021, 26 percent more tourists vacationed in Alabama and spent a record amount of almost $20 billion. Kay IveyJune 20, 2022
Elections Incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey wins Republican primary The win puts the incumbent governor on track for a likely second full term after the general election in November. John H. GlennMay 24, 2022
Economy Governor welcomes Airbus expansion project adding 1,000 jobs in Mobile Airbus has invested over $1 billion in its Alabama manufacturing facility. StaffMay 10, 2022
Health Governor announces two additional mental health crisis centers Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care. StaffMay 3, 2022
Elections Alabama House speaker endorses Gov. Kay Ivey in re-election bid Ivey in a statement thanked Speaker Mac McCutcheon for the endorsement and touted Alabama's passage of anti-abortion and anti-trans laws. Eddie BurkhalterApril 29, 2022