Press Releases

Governor Ivey Signs SB 352 to Waive Interest on Late Payments for 2020 Extended Tax Filings
MONTGOMERY— Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB 352 to waive interest on late payments on individual 2020 income taxes. Earlier this year, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS extended th…

Governor Ivey Issues New Safer Apart Order
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apar…

Gov. Ivey: Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020
MONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment and…

Governor Ivey Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama to Include Individuals Age 16 and Older
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey during a visit to the Alabama National Guard mobile vaccination clinic in Wilcox County Friday announced that beginning, April 5, the Alabama Department…

Governor Ivey Announces 34 New Classrooms Funded by Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education on Tuesday announced that 34 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade I…

Governor Ivey Releases Mask Signage for Businesses
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday revealed signage for business owners to encourage employees and patrons to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The current health o…

Governor Ivey Announces Locations for National Guard Mobile Vaccination Clinics
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the locations for the Alabama National Guard’s mobile vaccination clinics across 24 rural counties. As part of Governor Ivey’s…

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama to Include People Age 55 and Older, People with High-Risk Medical Conditions, Additional Critical Workers and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to in…

Governor Ivey Announces Reopening of Alabama Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion are now open to the public effective immediately. All were previously closed to …

Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 78
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 78. This seat was held by Kirk Hatcher, who was elected to Alab…