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Gov. Ivey supports legislation limiting screen time for early childhood education

Gov. Kay Ivey announced support for limiting electronic screen access in childcare facilities, saying exposure risks harming critical development.

January 27, 2026

Alabama Senate advances bill to restrict environmental regulation expansion

The controversial bill, which prohibits state agencies from setting environmental standards stricter than federal law, passed committee 5-2 after heated debate.

January 21, 2026

Wes Allen proposes amendment to require elected officials be native citizens

Two state lawmakers are carrying a constitutional amendment that would require all elected state constitutional officers to be natural-born U.S. citizens.

October 28, 2025

Democratic state Senate candidate yet to file campaign finance paperwork

Secretary of State John Merrill attempted to make a failure to file such paperwork grounds to remove a candidate from ballot access.

August 11, 2022

Sen. Donnie Chesteen receives 2021 AASB Legislative Award

This award is given to lawmakers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership on behalf of Alabama public schoolchildren and local boards of education.

December 15, 2021

Governor Ivey to host ceremonial bill signing

The governor will host a ceremonial bill signing for a number of pieces of legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.

July 8, 2021

Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation

Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.

June 17, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey makes string of appointments

The governor's office announced that Gov. Kay Ivey has made a number of appointments.

June 4, 2021

House to consider trust fund, periodic bonuses for retired educators

The Education Retirees Trust Fund would be a fund to pay for bonuses for retired educators in the future.

May 4, 2021

Governor signs bill to allow hunters to hunt feral swine, coyotes at night

The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night.

May 3, 2021