On Tuesday, June 22, Governor Ivey hosted a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 119, which revises municipal elections in the state. Specifically, the new law moves roughly 97% of municipal elections off the presidential cycle, moves the qualification of...

Contributed by the office of Gov. Kay Ivey Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law three bills sponsored by Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika), including a bill to establish a lifetime concealed carry permit, a bill to require the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to adopt guidelines...

By By Greg Markley People ask me why it seems national and state politicians are arrested more than local officials such as mayors and county commissioners. I can’t confirm that, but as a person who follows politics, I believe it is likely true. When teaching...

Contributed by Alabama Emergency Management Agency Alabama is no stranger to natural disasters. Since 1961, there have been 94  disaster declarations for Alabama by FEMA or its predecessor agencies. Many along the Gulf Coast vividly remember the impacts of...