Governor

Gov. Ivey signs grocery tax reduction into law

The reduction comes after decades of attempts to reduce or eliminate the grocery tax.

Patrick Darrington

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June 16, 2023

Ivey signs legislation providing more support for Alabama ports

The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports.

Patrick Darrington

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June 12, 2023

Local agencies receive $8.5 million in grants to weatherize homes

The agencies will assist low-income and elderly residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs.

June 12, 2023

Governor signs House Bill 77 to lower sales tax burden

HB77 increases the threshold for submitting estimated monthly sales tax payments.

June 12, 2023

Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills

The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363.

June 9, 2023

Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday

Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars.

Patrick Darrington

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June 8, 2023

Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension

Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.

Patrick Darrington

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June 5, 2023

Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers

Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor.

June 5, 2023

Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium

The state will now have 30 hours to carry out the execution, a six-hour boost over the previous limit.

Jacob Holmes

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May 31, 2023