Alabama House approves medical marijuana bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a medical marijuana bill that would allow registered patients with qualifying conditions to...
Senate passes largest General Fund Budget in Alabama history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate today passed the largest General Fund Budget in the state’s history. Chairman Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), Senators Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Clay...
Ivey proclaims April 27 Day of Remembrance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 27, 2011, a series of long-track tornadoes ripped through the state of Alabama in three waves across 35 of...
Governor awards grants to aid victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $214,500 to four agencies in north Alabama to continue providing services to domestic...
Order of the state health officer suspending certain public gatherings due to risk of infection by COVID-19
WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama;
WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespread exposure to...
Initial unemployment claims for week of March 21 – 27
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of March 21-27, 2021.
In all,...
Alabama PALS kicks off 2021 “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 statewide “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup will be held during the entire month of April. The cleanup...
ADMH’s Hamerdinger recipient of Boyce Williams Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Stephen (Steve) Hamerdinger, director, Office of Deaf Services (ODS), Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Alabama Department...
State’s January unemployment rate is 4.3%, Cullman rate of 2.5% 3rd lowest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2021 unemployment rate is 4.3%, down...
Grants from Governor to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $228,289 to assist the efforts of six specialized units and organizations that help victims of...
Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has adopted the Prevention Access Campaign‘s Undetectable = Untransmittable(U=U), a national movement to dismantle...
ALEA: Project Lifesaver bracelet assists in rescue of 77-year-old man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – At approximately 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA’s) Aviation Unit received a request to assist the...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 28 Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail...
Ivey awards funds to 17 agencies that assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Seventeen nonprofit agencies across Alabama whose primary focus is to assist domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance through the...
Ivey signs 3 priority bills into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville; House Bill 192, sponsored by Rep....
Ivey delivers State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening delivered her annual State of the State address. Below is the full transcript of her...
Registered Alabama voters to begin receiving voter update cards at home
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Registered Alabama voters recently started receiving postcards notifying them of the State’s efforts to update voter records.
Voter file maintenance, which is...
Ivey signs 30-year lease agreements for 2 new men’s mega prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Monday signed 30-year lease agreements for two of three of...
Cullman Co. unemployment rate lowest in state at 2.1%; AL rate drops to 3.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 3.9%, down...
Ivey extends mask mandate to March 5; Harris gives vaccine rollout update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the statewide mask mandate, through March 5 at...
ADPH responds to 4 senators’ letter about COVID-19 vaccine distribution concerns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Four Alabama senators on Tuesday released a letter about the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH’s) handling of COVID-19 vaccine distribution...
Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal to be permanent HQ of United States Space Command
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal has been named the preferred location of the permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command. The Secretary...
Registration opens for 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor and launches Jan. 31. Employers...
AG Marshall, Montgomery Family Sunshine Center announce Alabama Anti Human Trafficking Alliance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Montgomery Family Sunshine Center on Monday announced they will lead a multi-agency alliance of state,...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine available to those 75+, first responders Jan. 18
Updated 1-8-21 4:21 p.m.
The ADPH said late Friday afternoon: “Please do not call your local hospital directly to set up appointments to be scheduled...
Lawmakers, political leaders respond to U.S. Capitol chaos
Protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday while the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election....
ADPH: Test your home for radon during the winter months
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many Alabama residents are spending more time inside their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means children and adults are...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll...
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea...
ADPH launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard; Moderna vaccine arrives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to make it easier for the...
Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program extended into 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the extension of the Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC) for Students program through the spring semester...
ADOL announces new phone appointment system, discontinuing in-person assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor this week announced a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with...
Ivey’s study group says gambling could mean $700M, 19K new jobs for state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey’s Study Group on Gambling Policy on Friday issued its report. In it, the group estimated the state could...
State’s Nov. unemployment rate drops to 4.4%; Cullman County’s tied for lowest at 2.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from...
4 Alabama properties added to National Register of Historic Places
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, is pleased to announce that four Alabama properties have been added to...
State ABC Board reinstitutes ‘to-go’ alcohol sales until Jan. 4
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) on Monday unanimously authorized its on-premise licensees to sell alcohol “to-go” until Jan....
Alabama will not tax individuals’, businesses’ CARES Act benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a supplemental emergency proclamation to address tax and economic development issues that were delayed in...
‘We’re looking at some pretty dark days for the foreseeable future’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – “Because the pandemic has stretched must longer than we ever imagined, we’re all just downright exhausted by the disruptions to our...
Merrill honors AL EMA, Office of Information Technology, Power cooperatives with NASS Medallions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Wednesday awarded the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Office of Information Technology, Alabama...
ALEA: Increase in Troopers equals decrease in Thanksgiving holiday traffic fatalities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw nearly a 30% decrease in overall traffic fatalities during...
Ivey: Lynn Beshear retiring as ADMH commissioner; Kim Boswell appointed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Lynn Beshear will retire as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH)...
Ivey announces 3rd year of record number of Alabama foster care adoptions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that, for the third year in a row, Alabama reported a record number of foster...
CAPNA awarded $611,227 to assist low-income families with utility costs amid COVID-19 pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $13.8 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months...
Holly Pond awarded $250K for new senior center
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 60 Alabama cities and counties will soon see improvements in their communities thanks to almost $19.4 million in Community...
Ivey establishes Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday via Executive Order 723 announced the creation of the Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program...
Ivey appoints Sen. Cam Ward director of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster to serve as director of the Alabama...
Alabama’s October unemployment rate drops to 5.8%; Cullman tied for lowest in state at 3.2%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from...
Ivey announces $200M small business grant program ‘Revive Plus’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations...
ALEA: Use caution with 3rd party websites when renewing driver’s licenses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind all citizens to use caution and be aware of third-party websites...
ALEA welcomes 52 new Troopers during graduation ceremony in Selma
SELMA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated 52 new ALEA Troopers Nov. 4, during a closed ceremony held in the auditorium...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order through Dec. 11; business restrictions eased
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Amid an increasing number of deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer...
Ivey announces locations of 3 mental health crisis care centers in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader...
Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Zeta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Zeta.
In a statement, Ivey said, “Ahead of...
Ivey, ADECA set to allocate protective equipment to many Alabama law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As many as 450 local law enforcement agencies across Alabama could soon receive additional aid to help prevent and reduce the...
ADPH: Keep health and safety foremost for Halloween festivities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protecting families, friends and communities from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is a major concern for Alabama families in...
AHC launches Historic Preservation Map Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After years of intensive planning and behind-the-scenes work, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to announce a new digital public...
Alabama completes 2020 Census with 99.9% household response
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey — alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — on Friday announced...
Alabama’s September unemployment rate 6.6%; Cullman County lowest in state at 3.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 6.6%, up from...
Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in alignment with Alabama Counts! – announced Wednesday that the U.S....
Ivey announces Light up Friday Nights campaign for health care workers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey called on Alabamians to pay tribute to health care heroes for their continued efforts in fighting...
Be Cyber Smart: ALEA partners with DHS and CISA for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
Message from Ivey ahead of Hurricane Delta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following message to Alabamians ahead of Hurricane Delta, which is predicted to impact the...
2020 Census deadline extended until Oct. 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in partnership with Alabama Counts! – announced Monday that the U.S....
Alabama observes SIDS Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges parents and caregivers to learn about the risk factors that lead to the...
‘Don’t wait!’: ALEA urges Alabamians to obtain STAR ID despite deadline extension
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their...
Merrill: Disregard information sent from Election Mail Service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Secretary of State’s Office has been made aware of another third-party organization contacting voters with outdated and inaccurate information to...
Alabama awarded $17.8M Reimagine Workforce Preparation grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama has been awarded $17,827,178.11 to provide opportunities for Alabama workers who have been displaced...
Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches reopen Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In consultation with the City of Gulf Shores, City of Orange Beach, Town of Dauphin Island and Baldwin County, all Alabama...
Alabama Safer at Home Order, mask mandate extended until Nov. 8
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, which was set to...
2020 Census deadline changed to Oct. 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in alignment with Alabama Counts! – announced Tuesday that the Census...
ABC Board rescinds 11 p.m. rule, requires licensees to abide by directives of State Health Officer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) during a special called meeting Tuesday adopted an emergency rule requiring all on-premises...
Ivey announces creation of Alabama Family Central website
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the creation of Alabama Family Central a comprehensive, easy-to-use web and mobile destination that offers...
Ivey: Grants up to $15K available for Alabama health care, emergency response providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to establish...
Ivey establishes Alabama STEM Council, including WSCC’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has signed Executive Order No. 721, establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The Council will...
State’s unemployment rate falls to 5.6%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest in state at 3.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 5.6%, down from...
Ivey closes beaches, recommends evacuation ahead of Hurricane Sally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey Monday morning issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Sally. Now, Ivey has issued a supplemental State...
ALEA Troopers see dramatic decrease in traffic fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall traffic fatalities during...
Ivey urges participation in 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With the last day for 2020 Census participation set for Sept. 30, Gov. Kay Ivey is urging all Alabamians who have...
ALDOT halts construction on interstates for Labor Day holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – To accommodate expected higher traffic volume during the Labor Day holiday weekend and for the safety of the traveling public and...
ALEA Troopers: ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to arrive alive this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For...
WIC Program seeks public comment about 2021 State Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum...
Alabama begins paying Lost Wages Assistance Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that Alabama began paying the Lost Wages Assistance...
Ivey announces next phase of Alabama prison program, 3 new facilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Thursday announced the successful developer teams who submitted proposals in...
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...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order, mask mandate through Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey in a press conference Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the statewide mask requirement, through Friday,...
Gudger, Shedd head up state study committee to help volunteer fire departments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview have been respectively named chair and co-chair of a new state legislative...
State’s July unemployment rate 7.9%; Cullman County 2nd lowest in state at 5.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 7.9%,...
Census Day of Action for Alabama Businesses set for Aug. 12
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — in partnership with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA),...
Ivey awards $100M in CARES Act Funding to nursing homes and hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday awarded $100 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to support two grant programs of up to...
Cost of littering on the rise in Alabama; ALDOT campaign highlights increased fines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Litter continues to be an issue along Alabama roadways, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched an anti-litter campaign...
ADOL: Initial unemployment claims trending downward
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Thursday released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of...
ADOL warns unemployment recipients to be wary of fraud- New fraud portal on ADOL website
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their...
Ivey allocates $100M for Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has allocated $100 million in CARES Act funding for a public-private partnership to increase access to internet for...
Ivey announces $50M grant program for nonprofit and faith-based organizations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially...
Alabama’s Safer at Home Order extended until Aug. 31; masks required in schools
Updated 7-29-20 at 3:05 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday extended the state's Safer at Home Order until Aug. 31, 2020 at...
U.S. Justice Dept.: Excessive force in Alabama’s men’s prisons violates Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama...
Gudger: Small businesses, apply for extra COVID-19 relief now; deadline Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this month announced the $100 million Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses (businesses with 19...
Alabama Historical Commission announces 2021 Grant Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), the State Historic Preservation Office, has opened its 2021 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the...
Ivey announces statewide online driver’s license renewal extension
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama driver’s license holders will now be allowed to renew online a second time during...
Alabama’s June unemployment rate drops to 7.5%; Cullman County’s rate falls to 5.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 7.5%, down...
