Press Releases

Governor Ivey Signs “Powering Growth” Plan into Law to Secure Energy Dominance for Future Growth
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law comprehensive legislation designed to solidify Alabama’s energy dominance, accelerate economic development and addres…

Governor Ivey Signs “FOCUS Act” Preventing Use of Cell Phones in Alabama Public Schools
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools. Flanked by middle sc…

Governor Ivey Signs Bills Strengthening State Law Against Illegal Immigrants and Other Noncitizen Voting and Requiring Fingerprinting and DNA Collection of Illegal Immigrants Already in Custody
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Senate Bill 158, designed to strengthen Alabama law against illegal immigrants and other noncitizen voting, and Senate Bill 63, requiri…

Governor Ivey Salutes Alabama Exporters Driving Growth with Trade Excellence Awards
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence …

Governor Ivey Proclaims May 4 Through 11 as National Small Business Week in Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation officially assigning Sunday, May 4, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, as National Small Business Week in Alabama, celebratin…

Governor Ivey Shares Message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in recognition of the 74th National Day of Prayer, joining Alabamians and Americans across the country in a moment of pra…

Governor Ivey Celebrates Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Ranked Best in the Nation for 19 Straight Years
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program has once again been re…

Governor Ivey Announces More than $7.6 Million of Rebuild Alabama Funding for Road and Bridge Projects
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road and bridge projects across Alabama, h…

Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 12
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 12. This seat was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison, who …

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…