Alabama House Democrats Release Legislative Agenda
Legislators say the plan contains bills that focus on a stronger healthcare system, advancing education, rebuilding small businesses, and prison reform.
Governor Kay Ivey
Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Pay Raises, Gives Bright Outlook in State of the State Address
Gov. Kay Ivey delivered the annual State of the State Address to lawmakers, Constitutional officers, members of the Alabama Judiciary and others Tuesday night.
Lawmakers Return to Montgomery for Start of 2022 Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery to begin the 2022 legislative session under the backdrop of looming elections and rising coronavirus cases.
Special Legislative Session Possible on Relief Fund Spending
Alabama lawmakers say there may be a special session on how to spend the state’s remaining pandemic relief funds.
Alabama election year heats up, Political Analyst Steve Flowers weighs in
This is the state’s monumental political year as Alabama has a off-year or midterm election year cycle, and, among others, the U.S. Senate and Governor’s races are getting serious as the primaries are just four months away.
Governor Ivey Offers Reward in Selma Homicide
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Governor Kay Ivey offers a $5000 dollar reward — to help Selma authorities — try and solved a 2020 homicide. Thirty year old Martinez Smiley of Selma — was killed in a hit and run accident — back in November of 2020. It’s been more than a year now since his death — and still…
Groups Want Investigation into Alabama’s Plan to Use Pandemic Relief Money for Prisons
Nearly two dozen organizations have sent a letter asking the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to investigate Alabama’s plan to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build two super size prisons.
Memorial service held for Tallapoosa Co. Girls Ranch lives lost in I-65 pile up
Government officials, sheriffs, and many more who were impacted by the lives of the children that were lost in a tragic accident on Interstate 65 earlier this year came together to remember them and dedicate a monument that will forever honor their legacy.
ALEA Deputy Secretary John Hamm Tapped as New ADOC Commissioner
Governor Ivey made the appointment after announcing that after seven years in office, Commissioner Jeff Dunn plans to step down from his role on December 31.
Alabama Governor’s Mansion Open for Christmas Candlelight Tours
It’s an Alabama tradition — the Governor’s Mansion will be open for Candlelight Tours to celebrate the Christmas season.
