Ivey ‘exploring’ tax rebate checks for Alabamians, says state’s ‘financial footing is very strong’

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday said she is “exploring” returning tax money to Alabamians after the state closed out the fiscal year last week on stronger than usual revenues.

“I do believe that some form of rebates should be considered, but rest assured that every option we are exploring will be focused on the interests of our citizens and keeping our people first,” the governor said in a statement.

Ivey said she would work with the Legislature through the November election cycle on coming up with a plan to “provide relief directly to the people of Alabama. ... I have spoken to folks across the state, and people are feeling the pinch of today’s economy, and I have committed to them that I want to provide some relief to their pocketbooks.”