Alabama State Finance Director Bill Poole

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Finance Director Bill Poole named to Presidential Leadership Scholars Program

Poole will join accomplished leaders in education, healthcare, public service, business, and other sectors to learn and hone leadership skills.

January 17, 2025

Innovate Alabama grants tax credits for three organizations

Donors to economic development organizations approved by Innovate Alabama may receive a tax credit.

June 28, 2023

Ivey’s budget request includes $400 rebates, preparing for down times

The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage.

March 22, 2023

Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion

In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.

March 16, 2023

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.

March 8, 2023

Alabama Innovation Corporation creates executive director position

The Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors allocated resources, capital and talent to fuel the state’s entrepreneurial impact and drive economic growth.

May 10, 2022