Press Releases
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Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The governor informed Judge Lewis of her selection t…
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Governor Ivey Announces Nearly $150 Million for Broadband Expansion, Impacting 48 Alabama Counties
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama. The 66 Ca…
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Governor Ivey Announces $30 Million in Initial SEEDS Grants to Accelerate Development of Industrial Sites Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site Evaluation and Economi…
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Governor Ivey Proclaims Severe Weather Awareness Week, Encourages Alabamians to Prepare and Take Part in Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming tornado and hurricane seasons by participating in Alabama’s annual Severe Weathe…
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Governor Ivey Announces Conecuh Sausage Expanding to Andalusia in $58 Million Growth Project, Creating 110 Jobs
ANDALUSIA – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Conecuh Sausage, an iconic Alabama maker of hickory smoked sausages, plans to invest nearly $58 million to open a second production …
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Governor Ivey Provides Update in the Widening of Highway 52, Rebuild Alabama Continues to Make Significant, Statewide Progress
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded the contract for the first phase of widening Highway 52 in Geneva County. �…
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Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Exports Total $27.4 Billion in 2023, Eclipsing Previous Annual Record for State
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Alabama companies exported goods and services worth over $27.4 billion in 2023, setting a new annual record for the second consecut…
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Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Creating Task Force to Promote Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in State Government
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order 738 to create a task force to recommend policies for the responsible and effective use of Generative Artificial Intel…
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Governor Ivey Makes Passing Education Savings Account Bill Top Legislative Priority, Announces the CHOOSE Act Filed
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday declared during her state of the state address that passing her education savings account (ESA) bill is her top legislative priority. The Cre…
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Governor Ivey Awards $188 Million for ‘Middle Mile’ Broadband Projects with Impact Across the State
CAMDEN – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the awarding of more than $188 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet access in Alabama. The grants, totaling $188,453,905…