Press Releases
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Governor Ivey Taps Law Enforcement Veteran John Hamm to Lead Department of Corrections
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is appointing law enforcement veteran John Hamm, the current deputy secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, to serve a…
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Governor Ivey Cuts Ribbon on New FirstNet Infrastructure at Redstone Arsenal, Supporting Public Safety
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, joined by Deputy Commanding General U.S. Army Materiel Command Lieutenant General Donnie Walker, Vice Chair of the First Responder Network Authority Bo…
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Governor Ivey Supports Student Veterans’ Operation Iron Ruck
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck (OIR), an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring aw…
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Governor Ivey Announces The J. M. Smucker Co. to Build Alabama Manufacturing Plant, Creating Up to 750 Jobs in Birmingham
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to build a new manufacturing facility and distribution center in Alabama supporting production of …
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Governor Ivey Announces New Staff Leadership Team
MONTGOMERY – Following Monday’s announcement that Liz Filmore will soon take over as chief of staff, Governor Kay Ivey today introduced two other veterans from her office, plus her …
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Governor Ivey Taps Liz Filmore to be New Chief of Staff
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has named Liz Dowe Filmore, currently her top deputy, to replace former Congressman Jo Bonner as the governor’s next chief of staff, effective on Dece…
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Governor Ivey Announces Amazon Expands Alabama Investment with 4 New Operational Sites
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Amazon.com Inc. plans to open three new operations facilities in Alabama while also launching a new fulfilment center that will sup…
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Governor Ivey Announces 17 GOMESA-funded Projects
SPANISH FORT – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, during a press conference, announced over $41 million for 17 projects, which are supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security…
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Governor Ivey Announces Gina Maiola as Communications Director
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced Gina Maiola will serve as communications director. Maiola presently serves as the governor’s press secretary. Leah Garner, who is …
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Governor Ivey Announces Inaugural Made in Alabama Showcase Honorees
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, the inaugural Made in Alabama Showcase honorees to highlight our Alabama-Americ…