Press Releases
Governor Ivey Announces SiO2’s $163 Million Expansion in Auburn, Creating 220 Jobs
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that SiO2 Materials Science plans to invest $163 million in an expansion at its Auburn facility after securing a major contract to suppl…
Governor Ivey Appoints Dr. Barbara Cooper as Secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Cooper as Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (DECE). “Dr. Barbara …
Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied statewide. The current order, which took effect on May 22, was previously set to expire o…
Governor Ivey Awards $30 Million of CARES Act Money For COVID-19 Testing, Safety Development Programs
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to be used to establish COVID-19 testing a…
Governor Ivey Announces Broadband Working Group for CARES Act Funding
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a Broadband Working Group to gather input and guidance on allocation of CARES Act monies. The group will be facilitated by the Ala…
Governor Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Community Agencies in COVID-19 Recovery
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $17 million to provide relief for Alabamians who faced unemployment and economic difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.…
Governor Ivey Announces Development of Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form has been developed for the public to submit for reimbursement for expenses incu…
Governor Ivey Announces $1.7 Million for Local Road and Bridge Projects
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that $1.7 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various loca…
Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied Statewide. The order which includes an expanded list of items to reopen will be effectiv…
Governor Ivey Announces Secretary Jeana Ross To Retire
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Jeana Ross is retiring as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE). She has served in this po…