Press Releases
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order 719 Forming Study Group for Gambling Policy
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which formed the Study Group for Gambling Policy. The Study Group is tasked with gathering detailed information to…
Governor Ivey’s State of the State Address
Governor Kay Ivey delivered the annual State of the State Address to a Joint Session of the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m. (CST) in the Old House Chamber of th…
Three Schools in Alabama Will Each Be Gifted a $100,000 DON’T QUIT!® Fitness Center from The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
MONTGOMERY – Continuing his goal of ending childhood obesity, fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), has kicked of…
Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy Recommendations and Research
The Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy, chaired by Justice Champ Lyons, began meeting in July 2019. Justice Lyons delivered the Study Group’s recommendations …
Governor Ivey Announces $7 Million for Local Road and Bridge Projects
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that $7 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various local …
Governor Ivey Prepares State Resources Ahead of Potential Severe Weather
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the state of Alabama is making necessary preparations ahead of the potential severe weather. The threat of impact is anticipate…
Governor Ivey Appoints Dr. Tommie Stewart to State Board of Education
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart to represent District 5 on the Alabama State Board of Education. Governor Ivey spoke with Dr. Stewar…
Governor Ivey Says Birmingham Northern Beltline Construction to Continue
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that construction of the Birmingham Northern Beltline will resume soon thanks to funding secured by U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. F…
Governor Ivey Announces $33 Million Renewal Grant Awarded to Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education was awarded $33 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi…
Gov. Ivey Awards more than $2.5 Million for Emergency Housing Assistance Across AlabamaGov. Ivey Awards more than $2.5 Million for Emergency Housing Assistance Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has awarded grants totaling more than $2.5 million to help homeless Alabamians with immediate housing assistance and to he…