Environment ADEM adds two new members to Environmental Management Commission The appointees will bring decades of legal, regulatory and geology experience to the seven-member panel overseeing state environmental policy. StaffAugust 25, 2026
Economy Die casting company 2A USA making $32M investment to expand Auburn facility The Italian-owned supplier said the project will add 50 jobs and boost production of aluminum components for heavy trucks. StaffAugust 13, 2026
Aerospace and Defense Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow State leaders pitched Alabama’s aerospace strengths to global companies, with $60 million in planned investments announced at the expo. Wesley WalterJuly 29, 2026
Health Alabama Nursing Home Association celebrates 75 year anniversary Governor Kay Ivey marked the milestone as ANHA honored caregivers and planned awards recognizing long-term care leaders statewide. StaffJuly 20, 2026
Governor Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson Watson, of Corner, died with two fellow firefighters while battling Colorado’s Knowles Fire; flags will fly at half-staff the day of her interment. StaffJuly 7, 2026
Prisons Gov. Ivey appoints Jennifer Rudden Conway to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Governor Kay Ivey named veteran ATF agent Jennifer Conway to complete a term on Alabama’s parole board through June 2027. Mary Claire WootenJuly 2, 2026
Education Funding for upcoming school year’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts announced More than 34,000 Alabama students were approved, with families set to access tuition, tutoring and educational therapy funds through ClassWallet. StaffJuly 2, 2026
Economy Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training Short-term training programs gained a new pathway to approval, linking federal aid with credentials for in-demand jobs across Alabama. StaffJuly 1, 2026
Governor Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance Thirteen grants aimed to lower utility costs and improve home safety for vulnerable households across Alabama. StaffJune 29, 2026
News Gov. Ivey appoints Danny Windham to Innovate Alabama board The Huntsville tech executive brought decades of startup, biotech and telecom leadership to the state’s public-private innovation partnership. StaffJune 24, 2026