Community News
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Mobile County
Ivey Directs $50M to Shield Alabama Gulf Coast from Erosion
Gov. Kay Ivey has allocated $50 million to combat accelerating coastal erosion threatening Alabama's beaches, directing funds through an executive order to fortify vital shorelines. The initiative targets storm-ravaged areas in Baldwin and Mobile counties amid rising concerns over habitat loss and tourism impacts. Local leaders hail the move as critical for protecting economic lifelines like Gulf State Park.
Alabama Expands School Choice with Federal Tax Credit Program
Governor Kay Ivey has positioned Alabama at the forefront of education policy by signing an executive order to participate in a new federal scholarship tax credit program, building on the state's landmark CHOOSE Act passed in 2024. The move makes Alabama one of only 11 states offering universal school choice and further expands funding options for families seeking alternatives to traditional public schools.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Ivey Signs Law Curbing Mud Dumping in Mobile Bay
Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation banning the controversial 'mud dumping' of dredged sediment into Mobile Bay, mandating 70% beneficial reuse to protect Alabama's coastal jewel. The move responds to outcry over U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' practices polluting vital ecosystems. Effective Oct. 1, the law safeguards fisheries and shorelines from Dauphin Island to Josephine.
Sunday, May 3, 2026