Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

Westwater Resources, Alabama Graphite Products break ground on Kellyton processing plant

The $202 million plant will process raw graphite for use in batteries that power electric vehicles, electronics and many other products.

April 20, 2022

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GOP candidates have deadly priorities

Perhaps this crisis wouldn’t even exist if the state had done what it should have done years ago: Expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Joey Kennedy

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April 17, 2022

Gov. Ivey signs tax cuts for Gulf Coast commercial fishing operations into law

Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law his legislation that provides tax cuts and exemptions to commercial fishing businesses.

April 8, 2022

Governor delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs HB391 into law

When fully implemented, the exemption is projected to save the state’s small businesses an estimated $23 million a year.

April 7, 2022

Governor Kay Ivey signs Alabama Numeracy Act

The legislation aims to boost math education via education task forces, hiring hundreds of new math teachers, and the elimination of Common Core standards.

John H. Glenn

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April 6, 2022

Ivey announces new round of appointments

The appointments are effective immediately.

April 5, 2022

Governor announces funds transferred to ADEM for statewide water, sewer projects

The agreement provides $225 million for grants to provide or improve water and sewer services to residents across the state.

April 4, 2022

BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation

The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness.

March 23, 2022

Alabama governor signs permitless carry bill into law

Supporters claim the bill's passage as a victory for Second Amendment rights, while critics warn it will rob law enforcement of an important tool.

Jacob Holmes

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March 11, 2022