Press Releases

Governor Ivey Announces Vaquito, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as Honorary ALEA Trooper
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the newest addition to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Vaquito the work zone safety dog. Vaquito delivered the oath of of…

Governor Ivey Expands Support to Texas Flood Zones, Deploys Additional Alabama Responders to Texas
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Saturday, following her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 to assist in Texas’ search and rescue efforts, announced additional Alabama fire…

Governor Ivey Marks the Calendar for Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Encourages Alabama Families to Stock Up on School Supplies
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holida…

Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for the 2025-2026 School Year
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced 58 new first class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. The continued expansion of the state’s nationally recognized pr…

Governor Ivey Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Texas
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deploye…

Governor Ivey Announces Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar to Chair State Employees’ Insurance Board, Appoints Bo Offord as Agency Commissioner
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she will appoint Bo Offord to serve as commissioner of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Stephanie McGee Azar, after leading the Medica…

Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 13
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 13. This seat was previously held by Rep. Matt Woods. Governor…

Governor Ivey Selects Law Enforcement Candidate Hal Nash to Serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has selected law enforcement candidate Hal Nash to serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Pursuant to the l…

Governor Ivey Releases Video Message Honoring Independence Day, Praises America’s Fighting Spirit
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Independence Day, calling on Alabamians to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms and to celebrate t…

Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
MONTGOMERY — In recognition of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama’s manufacturing community…