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Governor announces another round of road and bridge projects

The state has now awarded more than $140 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019.

January 13, 2023

Gov. Kay Ivey calls Biden’s gas tax holiday plan a “gimmick”

"I believe that this could cause more harm than good in Alabama, ultimately costing taxpayers," Ivey said.

June 23, 2022

Blanchard comes out against gas tax; urges governor, lawmakers to repeal it

If elected governor, Blanchard said would work to repeal the 2019 gas tax to combat rising inflation and oil prices affecting Alabamians.

March 30, 2022

Report: Alabama ties for worst state to buy electric vehicles

Alabama bans the direct sale of EV's to customers and charges additional registration and annual fees.

June 25, 2021

Senate District 14 special Republican primary is Tuesday

Republican voters in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominee.

March 29, 2021

Marshall awarded 2020 API policy warrior award

The API Policy Warrior Awards are now in their second year.

October 13, 2020

Wes Lambert endorses Jerry Carl in 1st District Congressional race

Wednesday, Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl (R) was endorsed by GOP primary candidate Wes Lambert in his bid to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District. Carl and former State Senator Bill Hightower are the two candidates who advanced to the Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District on March 31. “It has been an honor … Continued

March 5, 2020

Bill Hightower, Jerry Carl make runoff in 1st Congressional District

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl and former State Senator Bill Hightower have advanced to the Republican primary runoff on March 3. State Representative Chris Pringle finished in third for the open First District congressional seat. “I’m extremely encouraged by tonight’s results – they show that the voters want a conservative with a backbone,” Carl said … Continued

March 4, 2020

Ivey denounces impeachment inquiry as “a political charade”

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement Friday in support of President Donald Trump. The governor dismissed the ongoing impeachment inquiry into the President as “a political charade” and “an injustice on our democracy.” Ivey urged Congress to follow Alabama’s example and be more “bipartisan.” “We are witnessing an injustice on our democracy,” Ivey said. … Continued

October 28, 2019