Alabama becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana
The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama.
Kay Ivey
Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development
Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.
Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Governor signs more bills into law
Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill.
Fallen officers to be honored as part of National Police Week
This year, National Police Week is observed from Sunday, May 9, through Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Ivey urges Biden administration to take action at the border
Gov. Kay Ivey urged President Biden and Vice President Harris to address the border crisis immediately.
Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report
Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew.
Alabama Republicans praise governor for ending federal unemployment aid
The federal pandemic assistance benefits for individuals will end beginning June 19.
Governor signs bill to allow hunters to hunt feral swine, coyotes at night
The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night.
Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts
Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation.