Alabama governor signs ban on transgender athletes in public school sports
Over two-thirds of Americans oppose bans on transgender athletics, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
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Governor signs SB352 to waive interest on late payments for 2020 extended tax filings
Interest will not begin accruing on individual tax filing payments until after May 17, 2021.
April 16, 2021
Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims
The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments.
April 15, 2021
Governor awards grant for certification program at Bevill State
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $20,000 to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College.
April 2, 2021
Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant
The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore.
Governor awards grants to support statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $291,402.
March 15, 2021
Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion
The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only.
March 11, 2021
Governor announces local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama Act
The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act.
March 3, 2021
Governor awards funds to assist domestic violence victims across Alabama
Seventeen Alabama nonprofit agencies that focus on domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance.
February 13, 2021
Governor signs three priority bills into law
During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills.
February 12, 2021