Press Releases

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…