Press Releases
Governor Ivey Launches The Game Plan, a Legislative Package to Fuel Job Creation and Secure Alabama’s Economic Future
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today launched her plan for Alabama’s continued economic success, The Game Plan, a proposed package of four economic development bills that will stren…
Governor Ivey Announces 2022 Economic Development Projects Brought Record New Capital Investment to State
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity in Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment during 2022, a new annual record and ano…
Governor Ivey Announces February Unemployment Rate Ties Record Low, Dropping to 2.5%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 2.5%, tying the all-time record low, down from January 2…
Governor Ivey Announces Sunbelt Solomon Services Plans $5 Million Facility, Fostering Economic Boost in Coffee County
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Sunbelt Solomon Services, one of the world’s largest providers of commercial and industrial electrical distribution equipment, pl…
Governor Ivey Announces Economy Gained 54,100 Jobs in 2022, January’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.6%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 2.6%, unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate, and …
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…