Education Alabama school internet vouchers extended into 2021 The Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program will continue into 2021, made possible by a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 29, 2020
News Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims of domestic violence The governor awarded grants to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and AshaKiran Inc. StaffDecember 23, 2020
Health Gov. Kay Ivey, two top state health officials get first doses of Pfizer vaccine “We need everybody to be immune to this thing and to step up,” the governor said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 21, 2020
News Gov. Kay Ivey’s study group on gambling releases report The 876-page report ultimately lays out five options for Ivey and state legislators to consider. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 18, 2020
Health Program treating veterans affected by COVID-19, PTSD making impact Approximately 60 veterans are currently enrolled, and more are enrolling regularly. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2020
News $7.9 million awarded to five Alabama abuse, crime victim programs The grants will support five programs and organizations across the state that assist victims Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2020
Governor Governor addresses tax, economic development issues delayed due to COVID-19 The proclamation will allow citizens and businesses to avoid paying state taxes on certain benefits received under the CARES Act. StaffDecember 14, 2020
News Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. StaffDecember 10, 2020
Health Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.” Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2020
Governor Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. StaffDecember 7, 2020