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Investing in Alabama’s Innovation Economy

Funding opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs and high-tech companies is crucial to creating a more resilient, inclusive and robust economy.

March 21, 2023

Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves

The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.

January 13, 2022

Gov. Kay Ivey announces staff changes

The governor's chief of staff, Jo Bonner, is set to leave after the end of the year to serve as president of the University of South Alabama.

November 17, 2021

Summer political happenings

"Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary election. So let the fun begin."

August 18, 2021

Garrett new chairman of House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee

Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director.

August 11, 2021

Ivey swears in Bill Poole as state finance director

Ivey also announced dates for the special election in House District 63 to fill Poole's former House seat.

August 3, 2021

Cynthia Lee Almond to run for Alabama House District 63

She recently completed 16 years on the Tuscaloosa City Council, having served the last 4 years as council president.

July 22, 2021

Greg White running for Alabama House of Representatives District 92

District 92 includes all of Covington County and portions of Escambia and Coffee Counties.

July 19, 2021

Ledbetter elected chair of Southern Legislative Conference committee

House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter on Friday was elected to chair the Economic Development, Transportation &; Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference

July 5, 2021

Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development

Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.

May 20, 2021