Press Releases
President Trump Approves Request for Major Disaster Declaration for March 19th Storms
CLANTON – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration in response to the severe weather and tornadoes that occurred March 19, 201…
Governor Ivey and Team Return Home After Productive Japan Talks
TOKYO – Governor Kay Ivey said today that meetings with high-level executives from Mazda, Toyota and Honda in Japan helped to fortify the state’s relationships with the global autom…
Governor Ivey to Lead Alabama Team in Japan; Meetings with Automakers and Ambassador
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey this week is leading a small team of Alabama economic development specialists on a business development mission to Japan for high-level meetings with ex…
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Named Nation’s Highest Quality Program for 12th Year in a Row
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey is applauding the announcement that for the 12th year in a row, Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program is being hailed as one of the nation’s highest q…
Alabama’s Opportunity Zones Approved by U.S. Treasury Department, IRS
MONTGOMERY— Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s Opportunity Zone nominations have received full approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Reven…
Governor Ivey Requests Federal Assistance for Counties Impacted by Recent Storms
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a letter formally requesting disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and…
Governor Ivey Bans Use of Loaned Executives
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 714, which bans the practice of non-governmental personnel being “loaned” to executive branch agencies, while re…
Governor Ivey Signs into Law Changes to Simplified Sellers Use Tax Program
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law HB470, sponsored by Representative Rod Scott, which requires online marketplaces to collect and remit use taxes on sales made …
Governor Ivey Signs Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, Creating Additional Transparency and Accountability
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law House Bill 317, the Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, sponsored by Representative Ken Johnson, which establishes ethical guideline…
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Will Manage Recreational Red Snapper Seasons for 2018 and 2019, Selection of 2018 Season Dates
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the National Marine Fisheries Service has granted Alabama’s request for an Exempted Fishing Permit, thereby allowing the stat…