Press Releases

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…

Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 27
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 27. This seat was previously held by Wes Kitchens, who won t…

Governor Ivey Makes Fourth Stop on Statewide Broadband Tour, Discusses Education and Announces Progress in Expanding Broadband Infrastructure
TROY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday completed the fourth stop on her broadband tour at Troy University. She discussed the importance of high-speed internet in allowing Alabama studen…

Governor Ivey Announces Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as Honorary ALEA Trooper
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today the newest addition to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Millie the Work Zone Safety Dog. Governor Ivey was joined by ALEA Secr…