Press Releases

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.…

Governor Ivey, Treasurer Boozer Commit to Increasing Alabama’s Investment in Israel Bond Holdings
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and State Treasurer Young Boozer on Friday announced the Alabama Treasurer’s Office plans to increase its investment in Israel bond holdings to suppor…

Governor Ivey Announces More Local Road Projects Funded by Rebuild Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced more than $2.25 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding…

Governor Ivey Announces Major Tax Reform to Benefit Small Businesses
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced the implementation of a major tax reform initiative to help Alabama small businesses. Effective October 1, 2023, more than 3,000 Alabama small…