Press Releases

Governor Ivey Officially Launches Public Safety Package
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey during her state of the state address Tuesday evening unveiled the public safety package. “Bolstering public safety is my number one priority this…

Governor Ivey Calls for Legislation Banning Smart Phone Use in Alabama Public Schools
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday during her state of the state address announced her support for legislation introduced on the first day of the 2025 legislative session prohi…

Governor Ivey Announces Department of Workforce Takes Shape, Greg Reed Officially Assumes Helm as Secretary
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce. After effectively serv…

Governor Ivey Announces ATRIP-II Projects, Further Rebuilding Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge pro…

Governor Ivey to Deliver State of the State Address on February 4
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced she will deliver her eighth State of the State address to the Alabama Legislature and her fellow Alabamians Tuesday, February 4, 2025, a…

Governor Ivey Announces Alabama’s Rank in 4th Grade Math Moves from 52nd to 32nd; Rank in 4th Grade Reading Moves from 49th to 34th During Her Term
MONTGOMERY – Results just released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as America’s Report Card, show Alabama students are leading the charge…

Governor Ivey Makes Appointments for District Judgeship and District Attorney Positions
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced three appointments to fill vacancies in district judgeship and district attorney positions across the state of Alabama. Baldwin Coun…

Governor Ivey Invites Students to Apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This nine-week program offers college…

Governor Ivey Announces CHOOSE Act Applications Officially Open for Alabama Families
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced applications for the CHOOSE Act, the state’s new Education Savings Account (ESA) program that supports the success of K-12 stude…

Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama Senate District Five
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five. This seat was previously held by Senate President Pro T…