Elections Gov. Kay Ivey hits campaign trail after launching re-election campaign Ivey hit the campaign trail following the announcement that she would seek a second full term as governor. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Prisons Deadline passes on prison contracts With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Elections State auditor says he is being encouraged to run for governor Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as Alabama state auditor. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Elections Marshall to announce future plans on Thursday Steve Marshall will be joined by supporters for a noon announcement on the steps of the Attorney General’s Office. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Elections Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Governor Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJune 1, 2021
Elections Ainsworth to hold re-election announcement event Friday Riley Green, Gov. Kay Ivey and Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield will be special guests. Brandon MoseleyJune 1, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor signs legislation to allow police to remove obnoxious RV park guests The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021