Alabama Legislature 2025: Issues to watch in this year’s session
The 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature is underway. Here are issues to watch.
Governor Kay Ivey
Will Alabama Legislature ban Glock gun switches and pass new public safety bills?
After a violent year with multiple mass shootings, Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers in both parties are supporting a ban on so-called Glock switches and other conversion devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.
Alabama shows improvement in national school report card
A national school report card shows Alabama made significant improvements in 4th grade test scores, but performance among 8th grade students wasn’t as large.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new district attorney for Marengo, Greene and Sumter counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new district attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves Marengo, Greene and Sumter counties in the western part of the state.
Gov. Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency for entire Action 8 viewing area
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of the winter weather threat, that includes all of the Action 8 viewing area.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags temporarily raised for Trump inauguration day
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags on state buildings to return to full staff temporarily on January 20 in honor of President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
State of Emergency issued for some Alabama counties due to winter weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for much of Alabama due to the winter weather threat, including some counties in our area.
Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered in memory of former President Carter
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that flags throughout Alabama be flown at half-staff for 30 days in memory of former President Jimmy Carter.
Low-income Alabamians to get $44.5 million to help with energy costs
Low-income Alabamians will be able to get help paying their power bills.
Greg Reed will step down as Alabama Senate leader to join Ivey administration
Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed is stepping down and joining Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration.
