Ivey: Workforce at record high; Alabama maintains 2.6% unemployment rate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate remained unchanged from June’s rate of 2.6%, well below July 2021’s rate of 3.4%. July’s rate represents 59,419 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to 60,307 in June and 77,076 in July 2021.
“Alabama’s historically...
Governor Ivey delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs House Bill 391 into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 391, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse (R – HD93) and Sen. Tom Butler (R – SD2), into law, providing relief from the business privilege tax for Alabama small businesses.
The exemption will provide relief...
Governor Ivey awards COVID-19 funds to north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Friday, June 4, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey awarded almost $2.9 million in CARES Act CDBG-CV funds to five north Alabama counties that will be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19....
Governor Ivey shares Alabama earns ‘Silver Shovel’ Award for economic development
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the state’s economic development successes in 2021.
The honor reflects strong recruitment results for the Alabama team, with companies announcing new facilities...
Gov. Ivey: Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment and almost 10,000 job commitments, Governor Kay Ivey announced today.
With significant growth projects recorded in key strategic...
Alabama House votes to make targeting law enforcement officers hate crime
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would add law enforcement officers to the list of groups protected from hate crimes and enhance penalties for the commission of any crime against officers if the crime was committed...
Allen officially withdraws from ERIC organization
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen has officially withdrawn from the Electronic Registration Information Center as his first official act in office. “I made a promise to the people of Alabama that ending our state’s relationship with the ERIC organization would be my...
Local agencies receive almost $47 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $47 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months.
The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool...
‘Constitutional Carry Bill,’ others become law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama joined over 20 other states in making it legal to carry a weapon without a background check or permit on Jan. 1, 2023. Passing the Alabama House or Representatives and Senate in February, House Bill 272, commonly known as the...
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Promote and Protect Religious Liberty in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 733, “Promoting and Defending Religious Liberty Through Implementation of the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment,” to further strengthen protections for religious liberty in Alabama.
“Religious freedom is the cornerstone of the American way of life,...
Ivey awards $20K for bulletproof vests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded a $20,365 grant to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to provide new bulletproof vests for its agents.
“I cannot say thank you enough to our state troopers and all law enforcement officers in Alabama who...
General Election: Incumbents, Republicans reign in local, state races
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters, along with those across the country, returned to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to have their voices heard and votes counted. As predicted, incumbents reigned supreme as the votes were tallied.
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, won his...
Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs. Nichelle Nix, who has served in the role for the last six years, is moving to the private sector...
Early release law goes into effect; 1 inmate freed from Cullman County Detention Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law, based on a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in October 2021, which amended a law passed in 2015 as part of Alabama’s prison reform efforts, went into effect Tuesday, much to the consternation of Cullman County...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to aid prosecution of impaired drivers
MONTGOMERY — Gov.
Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways
by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving.
The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution
Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement with the proper
training and technical assistance to...
Legislative wrap-up: 5 local bills signed into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Amid ongoing coverage of COVID-19, with the addition of protests and violence nationwide, the conclusion of Alabama’s 2020 legislative session passed quietly. All five local bills pertaining to Cullman County received signatures from Gov. Kay Ivey on May 18 and became...
AL SoS Allen speaks at Cullman County Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Tuesday night spoke at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting. He said his primary objective was to get the message across about how important election integrity is to both the state of Alabama and...
Tyson now faces nine lawsuits over 2019 Hanceville plant spill
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over two years have passed since a June 6, 2019, spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville triggered a large fish kill on the Mulberry Fork that extended down to the Sipsey River in Walker County. That...
Opinion: Legislative update from Rep. Randall Shedd
"Major broadband legislation will be addressed again in my committee (House Urban & Rural Development) this coming week.
A working group of legislators met with Governor Ivey this past week to make final changes to SB215 carried in the House by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville.
This...
Governor Ivey Awards $1.64 Million to Enhance Outdoor Recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded nearly $1.64 million to improve outdoor recreational venues in Alabama. Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state.
“Alabama’s outdoor trails are...
Governor Ivey signs six bills, solidifies Alabama as most pro-military state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed six bills designed to make Alabama even more military-friendly. Those bills include Senate Bills 28, 99, 116, 119, 141 and 167.
“Alabama is the most pro-military state in the nation, and I am proud to put...
