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Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton

Faith leaders and Burton’s family will march to the Capitol Monday urging Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency before the March 12 execution.

March 6, 2026

Muslim rights group joins calls for clemency for Alabama inmate

Civil rights advocates urged Gov. Kay Ivey to spare a 75-year-old prison mentor facing execution for a murder he did not personally commit.

February 12, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims Feb. 7-14 as 2026 NCRA Court Reporting and Captioning Week

Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed February 7–14 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week, highlighting a career that offers high demand and flexibility.

February 10, 2026

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Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education

The competitive federal funding will strengthen and align the state's early childhood education system, focusing on rural regions and underserved communities.

January 22, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims

Governor Ivey awarded $2.26 million to nine nonprofit centers that provide professional care for children who have suffered various forms of abuse across the state.

January 22, 2026

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Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects

Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $40 million to local governments for 25 road and bridge projects, continuing the Rebuild Alabama effort.

January 22, 2026

Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment

Alabama's strategic economic development plan delivered historic results in 2025, attracting $14.6 billion in capital investment and nearly 9,400 new job commitments.

January 21, 2026

Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits

Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order Friday confirming Alabama’s participation in the new Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, expanding choice.

January 19, 2026

Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy

Gov. Kay Ivey committed $1.2 million to launch a statewide flood notification system, working with AEMA and ALEA across all 67 counties.

January 16, 2026

Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn

Lawmakers will consider less ambitious budgets this session after state financial experts warned that COVID-era revenue streams are drying up.

January 15, 2026