2017 Archives
Congenital Diaphragmatic Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, one in every 2,500 pregnancies are diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); and WHEREAS, since 2000, it is estimated that…
Governor Ivey Releases Statement Regarding the Death of Former House Speaker Joe McCorquodale
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday regarding the death of former Speaker McCorquodale: “Many Alabamians are saddened to learn of the sudden d…
Governor Ivey Moves US Senate Special Election to Adhere with State Law
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, April 18, signed a proclamation to move the special election date for the US Senate seat vacated by now-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. T…
Atmore BBQ Competition and Festival
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the 2nd Annual Atmore BBQ Competition and Festival will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama at Tom Byrne Park; and…
Dedication Day of the Alabama National Cemetery Blue Star Memorial Marker
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, The Blue Star Memorial Marker was adopted by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., of America as a living tribute to the men and women of the…
Alabama State Board of Education Meeting
Alabama State Board of Education Meeting Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Good morning. It’s great to be here for my first time as we together work on one of the greatest, most …
Governor Ivey Announces First Staff Member Appointments
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of Steve Pelham as Chief of Staff and Eileen Jones as Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor. The appointm…
Governor Ivey Supports Infrastructure Improvement, Gas Tax Adjustment
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement in support of the legislature’s effort to better fund roads and bridges: “I support the legislature’s bold move t…