Press Releases

President Declares Major Disaster for Four Alabama Counties as a Result of Hurricane Michael
MONTGOMERY — In response to Governor Kay Ivey’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Alabama, as a result of Hurricane Michael. The …

Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Receiving Nearly $4 Million in Homeland Security Grants
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the state of Alabama is receiving a total of $3,980,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program. The Homeland Security Grant P…

Governor Ivey Announces $1.5 Million Grant for Haleyville Fiber Infrastructure Project
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $1,500,000 grant to the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative for the Haleyville…

Governor Ivey Awards Nearly $17.8 Million to Improve Communities Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday awarded almost $17.8 million in Community Development Block Grants to improve 54 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The 55 grants will suppor…

Governor Ivey Announces New Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program
BIRMINGHAM — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the creation of the Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program while at the inaugural Alabama HBCU Competitiveness Convening. The event was…

Governor Ivey Awards Grant to Help Create Jobs in Lincoln
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to help transport the vehicles that Alabama workers build and, in the process, create at least 50 new jobs in the city of L…

Alabama Breaks Records in September: Record High Number of Jobs, and Record High Number of People Employed
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama has once again broken employment and job records. In September, wage and salary employment reached a record high, and the n…

Governor Ivey Awards $2.7 Million to Enhance Recreational Trails Program in Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s outdoor recreational opportunities will soon increase thanks to $2.7 million in grants awarded by Governor Kay Ivey. The funds will help expand or build trail…

Gov. Ivey Applauds $1.75 Million Grant to Alabama Community College System for Jobs Program in Central and West Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for awarding a new $1.75 million grant to the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) whi…

Governor Ivey Issues Statement Following Meeting with Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday met with members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, along with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. At the conclusion of the mee…