Press Releases
Governor Ivey Announces Creation of Alabama Aviation Education Center in Mobile
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced plans today to create the Alabama Aviation Education Center, a hands-on instructional facility to be located near the Airbus aircraft manu…
Governor Ivey Announces the Launch of Alabama Bicentennial Celebration
MOBILE – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will help the city of Mobile raise the first flag for the commemoration of Alabama’s 200th birthday and you’re invited! ALABAMA 200, a three-ye…
Alabama Governor Ivey Named States’ Co-Chair for Delta Regional Authority
MISSISSIPPI RIVER DELTA REGION –Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has been named the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) States’ Co-Chair to lead coordination of the DRA’s work on behalf of …
Governor Ivey Appoints Joshua Pendergrass as Communication Director
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Joshua Pendergrass as Communication Director. The appointment was effective Wednesday, April 19, 2017. “Since t…
Governor Ivey Appoints Lyn Stuart as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court
MONTGOMERY – On Wednesday, Roy Moore resigned as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Upon notice of Mr. Moore’s resignation, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Associate Justice Ly…
Governor Ivey Declares April 27, 2017, “A Day of Remembrance”; Orders Flags to Half-staff
MONTGOMERY – In memory of the sixth anniversary of the 62 deadly tornadoes which struck Alabama on April 27, 2011, Governor Kay Ivey has declared April 27, 2017, as a “Day of Rememb…
Governor Ivey Requests Change in AMBER Alert Criteria After Bessemer Incident
MONTGOMERY – On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, one hour and forty minutes after an incident in which a vehicle was stolen with a child inside, Bessemer police requested the Alabama Law En…
Governor Ivey Moves US Senate Special Election to Adhere with State Law
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, April 18, signed a proclamation to move the special election date for the US Senate seat vacated by now-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. T…
Governor Ivey Announces First Staff Member Appointments
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of Steve Pelham as Chief of Staff and Eileen Jones as Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor. The appointm…
Governor Ivey Supports Infrastructure Improvement, Gas Tax Adjustment
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement in support of the legislature’s effort to better fund roads and bridges: “I support the legislature’s bold move t…