Alabama Senate budget chair still unsure if Legislature can honor agency requests

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Lawmakers on Thursday morning heard budget requests for fiscal year 2027 from state agencies, despite a level-funded budget proposal from Gov. Kay Ivey.

The governor’s proposal includes employee pay raises and an increase for the State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB) but maintains or cuts most agency and program funding amid concerns about slowing economic growth.

Stephanie Azar, the CEO of the SEIB, advocated for lawmakers to keep the state share increase from $1,025 per member …

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