Kay Ivey on Budget & Economy

Alabama's budgets are strong: unlike D.C., we pay our debts!

Wants to use $400 million of COVID relief to build prisons

Business tax credits attract new companies to Alabama

Our roads are the arteries of Alabama's commerce

$122 million to Rebuild Alabama infrastructure

Gather the facts on whether to allow state gaming & lottery

Accelerate Alabama economic development strategic plan

The key to Alabama's economic future relies on nearly a dozen business sectors represented by small and large companies, including aerospace and defense, automotive, agribusiness, bioscience, information technology and distribution. Our most promising opportunity to develop long-term, sustainable economic growth is the continued expansion of our manufacturing base creating quality high-paying jobs. Strong manufacturing investments are an important contributor to Alabama and our Nation's economy. Manufacturing is Alabama's largest employment sector and accounts for one in five jobs in the state.

Reduce red tape to improve \business climate

• The Red Tape Reduction Act requires each state agency to prepare an economic impact analysis prior to the adoption of any proposed regulation that could have an adverse impact on small businesses.
• The 21st Century Workforce Act strengthened the state's investment in career technical education by making sure high school students across the state have access to updated technology and equipment.
• The Alabama Future Workforce Initiative will provide opportunities for students across the state to gain the knowledge and skills they need to secure a job, while also providing financial incentives to ensure these programs focus on training the workers needed to continue to grow Alabama's economy. This Act creates a $10 million scholarship program for high school students to participate in career-technical dual enrollment programs across the state.