Press Releases
Governor Ivey Proclaims Confidence in Alabama Financial Institution Precautionary Measures
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday in cooperation with the Superintendent of Banking Mike Hill, emphasized measures taken by financial regulators to protect the financial syste…
Gov. Kay Ivey Formally Launches Census 2020 in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (March 12, 2020) — Governor Kay Ivey formally signaled the open of Census 2020 participation statewide in an afternoon press conference held today at the Capitol. …
Governor Ivey Establishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as well as disease specialists in an abu…
Governor Ivey Announces Support for Bill Package of Study Group for Criminal Justice Policy Recommendations
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced her support for a suite of bills that have been introduced upon recommendation from the Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justi…
Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency to Aid in Alabama Flooding Recovery Efforts
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. CST on February 18, 2020 to aid in Alabama’s recovery efforts following the recent floo…
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 …