Alabama state government
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey takes a selfie with Lakeaton Pearson at Filet & Vine in Montgomery, Ala., as she makes her first campaign stop on Wednesday June 2, 2021. Ivey announced Wednesday that she's running for reelection, citing Alabama's “bucket load of common sense” in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Ivey, 76, made the announcement in a video message released by her campaign. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term

By Kim Chandler Jun. 02, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Cullman Times. May 29, 2021. Editorial: Stop and give thanks Sometime, at least once, during this three-day weekend,...

Ivey vetoes delay of 3rd grade reading promotion requirement

By Kim Chandler May. 27, 2021 03:53 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday vetoed legislation to delay next year’s high-stakes requirement to hold back third graders who aren’t...

Alabama governor signs bill to ban curbside voting

May. 26, 2021 06:24 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed legislation to ban curbside voting in the state. Ivey's office announced...

Ivey faces decision on promotion requirement for 3rd graders

By Kim Chandler May. 26, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classrooms, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey faces a decision whether to delay next year's high-stakes...

Alabama governor signs 'vaccine passport' ban

By Kim Chandler May. 24, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation banning so-called vaccine passports as Alabama becomes the latest state to try to prohibit...

Sen. Del Marsh talks on the senate floor during the last day of the regular session at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Monday May 17, 2021. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Alabama Legislature: What passed and failed on the last day

By Kim Chandler May. 18, 2021 01:09 AM EDT

Lawmakers: Delay high-stakes reading test for 3rd graders

By Kim Chandler May. 18, 2021 12:11 AM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After COVID-19 disrupted two school years, Alabama lawmakers on Monday voted to delay an upcoming state requirement for third graders...

Rep. Paul Lee during debate on the last day of the regular session at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Monday May 17, 2021. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Alabama approves ban on so-called vaccine passports

By Kim Chandler May. 17, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Alabama lawmakers return for final day of session

By Kim Chandler May. 15, 2021 07:51 AM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala, (AP) — Alabama lawmakers return Monday for the final day of the legislative session with several large and controversial issues before them....

Kids 12 and up eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama

May. 13, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Children ages 12 and older are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine in Alabama, the governor announced Thursday as she stressed...

Alabama to end $300 federal unemployment benefit boost

By Kim Chandler May. 10, 2021 04:12 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama will be the latest state to halt pandemic-related unemployment boosts, including...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches during Alabama's spring NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby/The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Saban tapes message encouraging Alabamians to get vaccinated

May. 07, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Workers at a mostly empty COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God in Birmingham, Ala., are shown on Monday, May 3, 2021. Health officials say vaccine demand is on the decline in some places, and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she will soon end a state health order and state of emergency enacted because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)
Alabama governor says pandemic is 'managed,' orders to end

By Jay Reeves May. 03, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

State weighs pause in 3rd grade promotion reading test

By Kim Chandler Apr. 28, 2021 06:08 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After COVID-19 disrupted two school years, Alabama lawmakers are weighing a pause in an upcoming state requirement for third-graders to...

Alabama committee backs ban on vaccine requirements

Apr. 22, 2021 09:52 AM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers inched closer to approving a ban on so-called vaccine passports that would require proof of coronavirus vaccination...

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 06:45 AM EDT
Recent editorials from Alabama newspapers: ___ April 18 The Decatur Daily on a Meals on Wheels...

Alabama National Guard Sgt. Antwan Marshall gives a COVID-19 vaccination to Shirley Thompson on Friday, April 2, 2021 during a clinic at Wilcox High School in Camden, Ala. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)
COVID-19 hospitalizations up 20% in Alabama in 10 days

By Jay Reeves Apr. 20, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey hands a vaccination sticker to Doris Coleston after Coleston received a COVID-19 vaccination at a clinic in Camden, Ala. on Friday, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)
Alabama governor lifts mask rules, urges common sense

By Kim Chandler Apr. 07, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 06:58 AM EDT
Recent editorials from Alabama newspapers: ___ April 7 The Decatur Daily on vaccine technology: ...