Press Releases
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. �…
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…
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…
Gov. Ivey Announces KBR to Expand Alabama Footprint with New Headquarters and 160 Additional Jobs
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that defense contractor KBR plans to expand its operations in Huntsville with a new headquarters facility and more than 160 additional j…
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama’s July Unemployment Rate is 3.2%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment…