Press Releases
Governor Ivey Leads Effort to Secure Paid Parental Leave for Alabama State Employees and Educators, Announces Filing of Bill
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the filing of the Alabama K-12 Public School and State Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, fulfilling a commitment she made during…
Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 11
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 11. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who re…
Governor Ivey Reminds Alabamians to Take Part in Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today reminded Alabamians about the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. It will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, an…
Governor Ivey Announces $23.5 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved 29 grants totaling $23.5 million under the Site Evaluation and Econo…
Governor Ivey Announces District Judgeship and Sheriff Appointments
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced appointments to fill vacancies in three district judgeship positions and one sheriff position across the state. Lauderdale County Di…
Governor Ivey Shares ‘Free File’ Now Open to Alabama Income Tax Filers for 2025 Season
MONTGOMERY – Alabama taxpayers with a qualifying 2024 adjusted gross income can prepare their 2024 state and federal income tax returns online using free tax preparation and e-filing …
Governor Ivey Announces that ArcelorMittal Plans $1.2 Billion Alabama Mill to Produce Electrical Steel
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s leading steel producers, will invest $1.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing fac…
Governor Ivey Officially Launches Public Safety Package
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey during her state of the state address Tuesday evening unveiled the public safety package. “Bolstering public safety is my number one priority this…
Governor Ivey Calls for Legislation Banning Smart Phone Use in Alabama Public Schools
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday during her state of the state address announced her support for legislation introduced on the first day of the 2025 legislative session prohi…
Governor Ivey Announces Department of Workforce Takes Shape, Greg Reed Officially Assumes Helm as Secretary
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce. After effectively serv…