Governor Kay Ivey awarded $2.6 million in grants to assist victims of domestic violence as they escape from abusive situations and rebuild their lives. The governor awarded the funds to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and seven nonprofit agencies that serve victims in their communities. The Alabama Department of
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has purchased a vacant, private prison in Perry County to use as a rehabilitation facility for parole violators. The bureau will pay $15 million for the Perry County Correctional Center, a 700-bed prison on U.S. 80 in Uniontown. The prison was owned by
While Alabama has celebrated a string of major economic development announcements in recent months, many of them focused on big companies locating or expanding in the state, leaders recognize that small businesses are also key drivers of the economy. To support them, Lt. Governor Ainsworth revealed the Alabama Small Business Commission’s legislative package
@SenatorGregReed Jan 31 Proud to announce that I have qualified to for reelection to serve Senate District 5! I look forward to representing the #algop on the ballot this November and continuing to fight for our shared Christian conservative values. #alpolitics
Tuesday, 4th day of regular session: The House Education Policy Committee approved bills to establish the State Seal of Biliteracy; to recognize graduates who have demonstrated an indicated level of proficiency in English and at least one other world language; and to authorize the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees to hold certain meetings
Lt. Governor Gov. Will Ainsworth announced the Alabama Small Business Commission’s legislative package, which consists of tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions and other reforms. According to Ainsworth, the commission’s legislative package would serve to further support Alabama’s growing economy by implementing measures to assist small businesses.
The Senate Education Policy Committee approved a bill that would allow parents to take up to $5,561 for public schools and spend it on private school tuition and homeschooling. The bill by Senator Del Marsh was approved on a voice vote after lengthy testimony from school boards and school organizations,
In response to suits filed in federal court, a three-judge panel made a ruling blocking Alabama’s new congressional district map, claiming it likely violates the Voting Rights Act. It also issued a court order to draw new district lines. Plaintiffs in the suits say the districts do not accurately reflect the state’s
Governor Ivey was elected the 2022 States’ co-chair of The Delta Regional Authority (DRA). In this role, she will work directly with the federal co-chair on economic development and growth in the DRA region. Ivey previously served as co-chair in 2017. The DRA is a federal-state partnership created by Congress in 2000 to
On a 6-4 vote, The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to remove the permit requirement to carry a concealed weapon. In its current form, the bill, sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa, does not eliminate current restrictions on carrying guns in schools or in businesses that forbid weapons on their
