Alabama Department of Workforce aims to prepare Alabama’s workers for the future
A 45-member council comprised of business leaders, appointed by the governor, will contribute to a public-private collaboration.
Governor Kay Ivey
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new judge for Montgomery County
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new judge to serve Montgomery County.
Paid leave for state employees and teachers to come up again in 2025 legislative session
There is currently not a state parental leave policy.
New sheriff named in Butler County
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new sheriff for Butler County, following the retirement of Sheriff Danny Bond.
Lawmakers react to Governor Ivey’s State of the State address
Some democratic lawmakers are concerned about the “enhanced legal protections” for law enforcement officers that Governor Ivey said would be part of a package of bills she supports.
Gov. Kay Ivey wants to ban the use of smartphones in public schools
Gov. Kay Ivey, in her State of the State Address, announced her support for a ban on the use of smartphones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama’s public schools.
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers annual State of the State Address
Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered her annual State of the State Address inside the Alabama Capitol.
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.
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.
