Press Releases
Governor Ivey Announces Conecuh Sausage Expanding to Andalusia in $58 Million Growth Project, Creating 110 Jobs
ANDALUSIA – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Conecuh Sausage, an iconic Alabama maker of hickory smoked sausages, plans to invest nearly $58 million to open a second production …
Governor Ivey Provides Update in the Widening of Highway 52, Rebuild Alabama Continues to Make Significant, Statewide Progress
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded the contract for the first phase of widening Highway 52 in Geneva County. �…
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Exports Total $27.4 Billion in 2023, Eclipsing Previous Annual Record for State
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Alabama companies exported goods and services worth over $27.4 billion in 2023, setting a new annual record for the second consecut…
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Creating Task Force to Promote Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in State Government
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order 738 to create a task force to recommend policies for the responsible and effective use of Generative Artificial Intel…
Governor Ivey Makes Passing Education Savings Account Bill Top Legislative Priority, Announces the CHOOSE Act Filed
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday declared during her state of the state address that passing her education savings account (ESA) bill is her top legislative priority. The Cre…
Governor Ivey Awards $188 Million for ‘Middle Mile’ Broadband Projects with Impact Across the State
CAMDEN – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the awarding of more than $188 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet access in Alabama. The grants, totaling $188,453,905…
Governor Ivey Holds Fifth Stop on Statewide Broadband Tour to Discuss High-Speed Internet Expansion in DeKalb, Jackson Counties
FORT PAYNE – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday made the fifth stop on her statewide broadband tour at DeKalb Regional Medical Center, where she discussed the progress being made in broadban…
Governor Ivey Announces the Port of Mobile’s Nearly $100 Billion Impact on Alabama’s Economy
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday in an event with the Port Authority, announced the Port of Mobile’s economic impact on Alabama’s economy totals a whopping $98.3 billion…
Governor Ivey Announces First Round of Road and Bridge Projects for 2024
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge pr…
Governor Ivey to Deliver State of the State Address on February 6
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey today announced she will deliver her seventh State of the State address to the Alabama Legislature and Alabamians on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p…