Alabama House passes $3.7 billion General Fund Budget
The $3.7 billion spending plan featured a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and level-funding for most core operations.
Alabama General Fund Budget
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Five
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.
Decatur City Council approves expansion to create North Alabama STEM Center
The Decatur council voted 4–1 to move forward with the Cook Museum expansion, sparking debate over costs and transparency.
Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget
“It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said.
April 4, 2025
Alabama House passes $3.4B budget, aiming for economic stability
The Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget.
May 3, 2024
Alabama House committee OKs $3.4B budget, tweaks Senate plan
The adjustments include a rather eyebrow-raising $100,000 cut from the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
May 1, 2024
Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk
The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed.
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.
Alabama Senate approves appropriation bills
The series of bills appropriates portions of the state's general fund to build new prisons, fund programs for children and small business loan programs.
State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on
The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance.