Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor in 2026
Tuberville will run for Alabama governor in 2026, leaving his Senate seat an open race.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville.
Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law
The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony.
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs.
Alabama set to execute second inmate this year in April
James Osgood, a 55-year-old death row inmate, was convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown in Chilton County.
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have argued that the law is a targeted attack on the rights of transgender Alabamians.
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Ivey emphasized economic growth, school choice, and public safety, highlighting Alabama’s resilience while reinforcing a vision for long-term success.