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Governor signs legislation to codify ban on curbside voting

Curbside voting was already banned administratively. This codifies that into Alabama law.

May 27, 2021

Governor signs Seizure Safe Schools Act

The legislation would allow a voluntary medication assistant to administer seizure medication to a child if a nurse isn't available.

May 27, 2021

Governor signs bill to increase capital where getting financing is difficult

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation to get capital to small businesses in rural and impoverished areas of Alabama.

May 25, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law

While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.

May 24, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel

Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks.

May 24, 2021

Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas

Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs.

May 24, 2021

Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties

The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama.

May 24, 2021

Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation

Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.

May 21, 2021

Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools.

May 21, 2021

Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development

Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.

May 20, 2021