Press Releases
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Citizens and Businesses
MONTGOMERY — In one of her first official actions following the 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 735, delivering on her commitme…
Governor Ivey Continues Progressing Broadband Across the State, Awards $24.7 Million in Grants
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that she has awarded nearly $25 million in grants to expand broadband services throughout Alabama. The nine grants, totaling $24.72 mill…
Governor Ivey Proclaims Severe Weather Awareness Week, Encourages Alabamians to Take Part in Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming tornado and hurricane seasons by participating in Alabama’s 12th annual Severe Wea…
Governor Ivey Announces Nucor Corp. Plans $125 Million Facility, Creating 200 Jobs in North Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Nucor Corp. plans to invest approximately $125 million to open an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama where a new business u…
Governor Ivey Announces Major Automotive Supplier Samkee Corp. Selects Alabama for its First U.S. Plant
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that that Samkee Corp., a major South Korean automotive supplier, plans to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Alabama…
Governor Ivey Announces Exports Soared to New Record in 2022
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record and providing another indicator that the state’…
Governor Ivey Awards $5.6 Million for Law Enforcement Programs, Increases Public Safety Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that she has awarded $5.6 million in grants to support statewide programs designed to increase public safety on Alabama’s highw…
Governor Ivey Encourages Alabama College Students to Apply for Governor’s Office Internship Program
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the application period is open for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions. She encouraged Alabama undergraduate students…
Governor Ivey Announces Start of Sheriffs’ Grants for All 67 Counties
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the start of the Sheriffs’ Grants for all of Alabama’s 67 counties. The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 …
Governor Ivey Announces $4 Million Awarded to Support Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) was awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi…