Governor John Patterson’s first lesson
Governor Patterson learned a lesson from that experience: never say never.
Gov. Kay Ivey
Governor names Liz Filmore as next chief of staff
Liz Filmore will be the first female chief of staff of any Alabama governor.
Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid
Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads.
Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement
The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores.
Jo Bonner named University of South Alabama’s next president
Bonner, Gov. Kay Ivey's chief of staff, has served in her office since December 2018.
Governor announces Amazon expansion in Alabama
The projects, located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham, will ultimately create over 900 jobs at the new facilities.
November 10, 2021
Governor awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation
The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration.
November 9, 2021
Ivey signs redistricting bills, $80 million in funding for hospitals, nursing homes
State lawmakers on Thursday continued to debate anti-vaccine mandate bills, however.
Alabama files lawsuit challenging Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates
Alabama has fourth lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second highest number of confirmed COVID deaths per capita in U.S.
State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session
It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.