Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending
The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey.
Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion
In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.
Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill
A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it.
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.
Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law
One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019.
Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session
Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session.
House committee approves ARPA spending plan
Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.
Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers
Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health.
Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State
Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household.
Ivey proposes increased state budgets, but financial leaders warn legislators of cliff
Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund.