Press Releases
Governor Ivey, Legislative Leaders Release Transformational ‘Working for Alabama’ Legislative Package
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, along with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper), House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), Senate Minority Le…
Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 52
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 52. This seat was previously held by John Rogers, whose resigna…
Governor Ivey Announces Southern Roots Nut Co. Plans Alabama Processing Facility, Creating 120 Jobs in Dothan
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Southern Roots Nut Co. plans to open a pecan processing facility in Dothan, where the New Mexico-based company will create 120 jobs…
Governor Ivey Signs the CHOOSE Act into Law
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the CHOOSE Act (House Bill 129) into law. The governor signed the bill at an event at the State Capitol surrounded by students, lawma…
Governor Kay Ivey and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox Join Together in Disagree Better Initiative
MONTGOMERY – Today, Governor Kay Ivey joined Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox to announce their participation in the National Governors Association (NGA)’s Disagree Better initiative. I…
Governor Ivey Encourages College Students to Apply for Governor’s Office Internship Program
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the application period is open for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions. She encouraged undergraduate students to ap…
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…
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…
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…
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…