Governor Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 20, 2021
Legislature Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021
Governor Governor signs more bills into law Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
State Fallen officers to be honored as part of National Police Week This year, National Police Week is observed from Sunday, May 9, through Saturday, May 15, 2021. Brandon MoseleyMay 12, 2021
Governor Ivey urges Biden administration to take action at the border Gov. Kay Ivey urged President Biden and Vice President Harris to address the border crisis immediately. Brandon MoseleyMay 12, 2021
Prisons Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Governor Alabama Republicans praise governor for ending federal unemployment aid The federal pandemic assistance benefits for individuals will end beginning June 19. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill to allow hunters to hunt feral swine, coyotes at night The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
State Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
Elections Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle to speak to Cleburne County GOP Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle is the pastor of Fire and Grace Church in the Auburn-Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyApril 6, 2021