Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

Infrastructure

Gov. Ivey announces $3.7 million in Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants

The final round of Rebuild Alabama Act grants for the year injected over $3.7 million into local road and bridge projects across the state.

September 29, 2025

Alabama carries out fourth execution of 2025, despite wishes of victim’s son

One of the victim’s sons had sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, explaining the execution would “weigh heavily on me.”

September 26, 2025

Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson

A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon.

September 9, 2025

Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce

The governor celebrated Alabama's workforce, highlighting the state's record high employment and decreasing unemployment rate.

September 1, 2025

Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show

Exhibits filed in an ongoing lawsuit show how students and professors have reacted to restrictions on academic freedom from Alabama's "divisive concepts" law.

July 10, 2025

AG’s office confirms that smokable hemp ban will go into effect July 1

The Attorney General's office confirmed Alabama's smokable hemp ban starts July 1 — possession could lead to a Class C felony charge.

June 12, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor in 2026

Tuberville will run for Alabama governor in 2026, leaving his Senate seat an open race.

May 28, 2025

A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare

The 2025 Legislative Session saw Alabama make key budgetary investments and policy reforms in mental healthcare, with federal changes casting uncertainty.

May 28, 2025

Grocery tax. Close-up woman looking a check from a supermarket. Expense tracking and budgeting.

Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk

If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.

May 8, 2025

Bill restricting firearm access for felons, immigrants, minors heads to governor’s desk

SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.

May 6, 2025