Press Releases
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Governor Ivey Announces the Fourth Mental Health Crisis Center
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and Commissioner Kimberly Boswell of the Alabama Department of Mental Health are proud to announce the awardee of a fourth crisis center, a vital additi…
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Governor Ivey Calls Alabama Legislature into Special Session
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that she would be calling the Alabama Legislature into a special session to address Alabama’s longstanding prison infrastructure…
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Governor Ivey Announces the Alabama Credential Registry
MONTGOMERY – Governor Ivey today announced, in partnership with Credential Engine, Lumina Foundation, and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and the Alabama Workforce Council…
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Governor Ivey Announces More Local Projects Funded by Rebuild Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Monday announced that $2.08 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various…
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Governor Ivey Accepts Resignation of State Treasurer John McMillan, Appoints Young Boozer
MONTGOMERY – On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey accepted the resignation of State Treasurer John McMillan upon his appointment to serve as the Executive Director for the Alabama Medical Can…
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Governor Ivey Announces Alabama’s August Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.1%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 3.1%, down from July’s rate of 3.2%, and well below Augu…
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Governor Ivey Announces Reallocation of $12.3 Million in CARES Act Funds for COVID-19 Nursing Shortage
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday reallocated $12.3 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to secure qualified, out-of-state, travel nurses to work in Alabama hospitals in a te…
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Governor Ivey Appoints Joshua McLaughlin as Limestone County Sheriff
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday appointed Joshua McLaughlin to serve as Limestone County Sheriff. She called Mr. McLaughlin this morning to inform him of her selection. �…
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Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 76
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 76. This seat was previously held by Rep. Thad McClammy who rec…
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Gov. Ivey: Wellborn Cabinet to add 200 workers with $15 million expansion project in Ashland
ASHLAND – Governor Kay Ivey joined the leaders of Wellborn Cabinet Inc. on Thursday to formally announce a $15 million expansion project that will ultimately create over 200 jobs at t…