Press Releases
Governor Ivey Announces Passing of Alabama’s First Dog Missy
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared the sad news that Alabama’s First Dog, her beloved Missy Ivey, has passed away. Missy is around 10 years old. In January 2019, the go…
Governor Ivey Makes 29 Appointments Including Judgeship and Sheriff Positions
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced 29 appointments across the state including appointees to fill vacancies in two judgeship and two sheriff positions. Calhoun County D…
Governor Ivey Signs Senate Bill 40 Promoting Veteran Mental Health
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by state Sen. Keith Kelley and state Rep. Russell Bedsole, to promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage…
Governor Ivey Delivers Another Win for Alabama Families, Signs Historic Paid Parental Leave into Law
MONTGOMERY – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid …
Governor Ivey Reminds Alabama Families CHOOSE Act Applications Close in One Week
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded Alabama families that the application period for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act – the…
Governor Ivey Releases GenAI Task Force Final Report
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released the final report of the Governor’s Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The task force was created by executi…
Governor Ivey Announces 2024 Economic Gains, Alabama’s Growth Continues with $7 Billion in New Investments
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the release of the “2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s ec…
Governor Ivey Signs Senate Bill 67 to Further Elevate Veteran Needs in Alabama, Taps Brigadier General (Ret) Jeffrey Newton to Serve as Commissioner
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 67, sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones and Representative Ed Oliver, to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama. “Alabam…
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…