September, 2017 Archives
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Alabama’s August Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 4.2%, down from July’s rate of 4.5%, and well below Aug…
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Governor Ivey Announces Conecuh Ridge Distillery to Center Operations in Troy
TROY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the makers of Clyde May’s Alabama-style whiskey plans to consolidate operations in Troy, where the company will build an artisan disti…
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Governor Ivey Comments on Resignation of Michael Sentance as State Superintendent of Education
MONTGOMERY – Earlier today, State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance submitted his resignation to Governor Kay Ivey, as President of the Board of Education. Shortly thereaf…
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Governor Ivey Announces Autocar Selects Birmingham for Truck Assembly Plant
BIRMINGHAM– Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Hagerstown, Indiana-based Autocar will invest $120 million to expand and open a manufacturing plant in Jefferson County. The …
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First Responders Appreciation Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, First Responders are a vital part of our communities, standing ready to deal with emergencies and volunteering in our schools and commun…
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President Trump Approves Governor Ivey’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
MONTGOMERY – President Donald J. Trump on Monday approved Governor Kay Ivey’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Alabama. The President declared that a…
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Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Extending Voter Registration Deadline for Senate Primary Run-off
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 711 extending the deadline to register to vote in the September 26, 2017 Republican Primary Run-off Election for Alabam…
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 711
Extending the Voter Registration Deadline for the 2017 United States Senate Special Runoff Election
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Governor Ivey Closes Some State Offices for Monday, Issues Directive for Others
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Sunday announced the closure of state offices in several Alabama counties ahead of the expected effects of Hurricane Irma. Due to the existing State …