2018 Archives
Governor Kay Ivey’s First Year
On April 10, 2017, Kay Ivey was given the opportunity to lead the state as the 54th governor of Alabama. One year later, she reflects on her first year and looks forward to continuing t…
Governor Ivey Signs into Law Changes to Simplified Sellers Use Tax Program
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law HB470, sponsored by Representative Rod Scott, which requires online marketplaces to collect and remit use taxes on sales made …
Governor Ivey Signs Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, Creating Additional Transparency and Accountability
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law House Bill 317, the Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, sponsored by Representative Ken Johnson, which establishes ethical guideline…
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Will Manage Recreational Red Snapper Seasons for 2018 and 2019, Selection of 2018 Season Dates
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the National Marine Fisheries Service has granted Alabama’s request for an Exempted Fishing Permit, thereby allowing the stat…
Governor Ivey Announces Funding for New Behavioral Health Services
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that Alabama has set aside $11 million in its recently passed budgets for the Alabama Department of Mental Health to expand behavior…
Gov. Ivey Awards First Ever Healthy Food Financing Grants
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded the first ever Healthy Food Financing Grants. The governor awarded funds to seven groups in order to aid areas with limited grocery access…
Capitol Bell Tolls in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Governor Kay Ivey ordered the Alabama State Capitol bell to toll 39 times at 6:01 pm on April 4, 2018, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whil…
Governor Ivey Awards Grants to Provide Healthy Foods to State’s Underserved Areas
MONTGOMERY— Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded a total of $300,000 in grants to provide primarily low-income persons and senior citizens with improved access to healthy and fresh …