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Birmingham mayor prioritizes neighborhoods, youth, public transportation in budget

Neighborhood revitalization remains the Woodfin administration’s top priority.

May 18, 2023

Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget

The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases.

May 1, 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

Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending

The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey.

March 16, 2023

Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill

A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it.

March 15, 2023

House committee approves ARPA spending plan

Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.

March 10, 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

Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care

Alabama has struggled for years with access to care.

March 2, 2023

Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing

Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order.

February 23, 2023

Ivey announces start of grants to offset lost pistol permit fees

The grants seek to fill the revenue gap from the Legislature's decision to eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits.

February 7, 2023