APR’s 2021 coverage of Alabama’s deadly prison crisis
Alabama's years-long deadly prison crisis continued throughout 2021. APR looks back on the year's coverage.
Gov. Kay Ivey
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
December 22, 2021
Ivey, Britt, Allen lead in Young Republicans straw poll
The poll asked respondents to choose between announced candidates in every statewide race on the Republican Primary ballot.
Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime
Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama.
December 17, 2021
Innovation Commission releases recommendations to boost innovation, entrepreneurship
Governor Kay Ivey and Condoleezza Rice joined state leaders Tuesday to share the Alabama Innovation Commission’s policy recommendations.
December 15, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey announces new appointments
The appointments are effective immediately.
December 9, 2021
Tim James files paperwork to run for governor
James has been teasing a gubernatorial campaign since mid-September.
Governor honors Alabama’s first Black poet laureate
At 31, Ashley Jones is also the youngest poet laureate ever selected in Alabama.
Governor awards $480,000 to assist low-income residents
The Community Action Agencies Association is using funds of $450,000 to provide support to 19 agencies across Alabama.
November 24, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey announces staff changes
The governor's chief of staff, Jo Bonner, is set to leave after the end of the year to serve as president of the University of South Alabama.