2022: The Year of the Woman
It was the best of times for women in Alabama last year, in part due to Gov. Ivey’s leadership and example.
Gov. Kay Ivey
Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger dies weeks before new term
Sedinger was set to begin his third term after defeating two opponents in the Republican primary.
Governor taps former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Office of Minority Affairs
Robinson’s appointment is effective January 1, ahead of the governor’s second term.
December 28, 2022
Ivey visits Kilby, Tutwiler correctional facilities to re-affirm commitment to ADOC
Ivey greeted and expressed her support for correctional guards and officials.
Governor awards $2.65 million to fight homelessness
The funds are coming from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program.
December 21, 2022
Alabama Legislature must extend Alabama Jobs Act to keep economic incentives in place
A joint commission recommended earlier this month that the act be extended and the $350 million cap be increased, although it did not recommend how much to increase that cap.
Ivey promotes bipartisanship in speech to new lawmakers
Ivey highlighted "failing schools," broadband access and prisons as major issues the new class of legislators will have to address.
ACLU criticizes request for longer execution window
The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions.
Local agencies receive $48 million to assist low-income families with utility costs
The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
December 14, 2022
Ivey bans TikTok use on state devices, networks
Ivey said the decision was a "no-brainer," citing security threats from China and Alabamians' right to privacy.