Economic development bills to focus on rural development, site prep
The four-bill "Game Plan" will mostly re-up existing economic development programs, with important tweaks
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Governor announces Rebuild Alabama funds more local projects
With this round of funding, more than $145 million in state transportation has been awarded.
April 6, 2023
Ivey, legislative leaders unveil plan to build on Alabama’s economic incentives
The plan renews and expands on the Alabama Jobs Act and Growing Alabama credits while also creating more transparency of the incentives offered.
2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment
Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022.
House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers
Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible.
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See recent posts2026 governor’s race has begun
Four years seems a long way off, but the 2026 governor’s race has already begun.
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See recent postsGov. Ivey paving the road to progress with four years of Rebuilding Alabama
Those investments are represented by 234 projects in all 67 counties and 400 miles of resurfaced roadways.
Governor releases statements following successful Special Session
Ivey on Thursday commended the Alabama Legislature for the special session.
March 17, 2023
Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion
In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles adds new member
Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.