Press Releases

Governor Ivey Continues Bolstering Veteran Support, Unveils Members of State Board of Veterans Affairs
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday unveiled the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) members. “In Alabama, we proudly support the men and women wh…

Governor Ivey Adds 55 New Pre-K-3rd Grade Classrooms to Expand Early Learning Efforts
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) on Thursday announced that 55 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3r…

Governor Ivey, Joined by Commissioner Newton and Adjutant General Pritchett, Releases Memorial Day Video Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released a special Memorial Day video message, joined by Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton and Alabama National Guar…

Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The governor informed Judge Bowden of her se…

Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Serve on Supreme Court of Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Judge Bill Lewis to serve on the Supreme Court of Alabama. This comes following yesterday’s announcement from Justice Jay Mitchel…

Governor Ivey Signs “Powering Growth” Plan into Law to Secure Energy Dominance for Future Growth
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law comprehensive legislation designed to solidify Alabama’s energy dominance, accelerate economic development and addres…

Governor Ivey Signs “FOCUS Act” Preventing Use of Cell Phones in Alabama Public Schools
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools. Flanked by middle sc…

Governor Ivey Signs Bills Strengthening State Law Against Illegal Immigrants and Other Noncitizen Voting and Requiring Fingerprinting and DNA Collection of Illegal Immigrants Already in Custody
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Senate Bill 158, designed to strengthen Alabama law against illegal immigrants and other noncitizen voting, and Senate Bill 63, requiri…

Governor Ivey Salutes Alabama Exporters Driving Growth with Trade Excellence Awards
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence …

Governor Ivey Proclaims May 4 Through 11 as National Small Business Week in Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation officially assigning Sunday, May 4, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, as National Small Business Week in Alabama, celebratin…