Press Releases

Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Major General Sheryl Gordon, Selects Brigadier General David Pritchett as Next Leader of Alabama National Guard
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the retirement of Major General Sheryl Gordon who has had distinguished leadership as the adjutant general of the Alabama National…

Governor Ivey Kicks Off Broadband Tour, Announces Progress in Expanding Broadband Infrastructure
OAKMAN – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday kicked off her broadband tour at Oakman Middle School in Walker County, announcing the statewide progress being made in expanding high-speed inte…

Governor Ivey Proclaims Small Business Saturday, Voices Unwavering Support for Alabama Small Businesses
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday voiced her unwavering support for Alabama’s small businesses by signing a proclamation declaring November 25, 2023, as Small Business Sat…

Governor Ivey Announces Another Strong Year for Alabama Adoptions
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023. The announcement comes just …

Governor Ivey Prohibits Burning Statewide
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn O…

Governor Ivey Proclaims Military Day, Further Solidifies Alabama as Most Pro-Military State
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced she proclaimed Thursday, November 9, 2023, as Military Day in the state of Alabama. Military Day recognizes the state’s commitment…

Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for Senate District 9
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District 9. This seat was previously held by Clay Scofield, who resi…

Governor Ivey Reminds Alabama Taxpayers Rebates Soon on the Way
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday reminded Alabama taxpayers that the one-time tax rebates included in her 2023 budget will be on the way beginning December 1st. Governor Iv…

Governor Ivey Provides Update on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today provided an update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), announcing it continues to grow steadily, providing …

Governor Ivey Announces Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield to Step Down After 12 Years of Service, Taps Economic Development Veteran Ellen McNair to Lead Department
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will step down at the end of the year after serving in the post for 12 years.…