Press Releases
Supplemental State of Emergency: Tropical Storm Cindy
WHEREAS, a State of Emergency has been declared to exist in the State of Alabama, as of 10:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, as a result of severe weather with tornadoes, damaging …
Governor Ivey, Alabama Leaders Announce Initiative to Protect Public Safety and Improve Outcomes for Youth, Families, and Communities
MONTGOMERY– Today Governor Kay Ivey, Chief Justice Lyn Stuart, Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, and Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon announced the formation of the Alabama J…
Governor Ivey Supports Duchenne-Awareness Effort by Ultra-Distance Cyclist from Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement supporting Birmingham resident Brian Toone who is competing in a cross-country bicycle race to raise support for Duchenne…
Governor Ivey Visits Washington, DC, Attends Infrastructure Meeting Hosted by President Trump
MONTGOMERY – Earlier today, upon receiving an invitation from President Donald J. Trump, Governor Kay Ivey took part in a series of meetings related to the President’s infrastructur…
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Requiring School Emergency Notification System
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 89, which requires the Alabama Department of Education to develop and implement an electronic notification system to facilita…
Governor Ivey Signs Bills to Improve Alabama’s Business Climate
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey recently signed into law Senate Bill 316, House Bill 242 and House Bill 390. All three bills, improve Alabama’s business climate by reducing regulatio…
Governor Ivey Urges President Trump to Extend Red Snapper Season
MONTGOMERY – Today, Governor Kay Ivey expedited a letter to President Donald J. Trump formally requesting him to extend the 2017 Federal Red Snapper Season. After sending the letter, …
Governor Ivey Announces Christopher Blankenship as Acting Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has named Christopher Blankenship as Acting Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “Chris Blankenship has more …
Governor Ivey Signs Sex Offender Reporting Bill
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, on Friday, May 26, 2017, signed into law Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Senator Vivian Figures. “The most important duty of government is to keep our …
Alabama to Add 122 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for 2017-2018 School Year
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education today announced that the state’s First Class Pre-K program will add 122 new classroom…