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Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Usher Syndrome is a relatively rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in any one of eleven genes resulting in a combination of heari…
Girls in Aviation Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the United States is recognized as the global leader in aerospace safety, efficiency and innovation, as is the State of Alabama; and WHE…
Alabama’s August Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 4.2%, down from July’s rate of 4.5%, and well below Aug…
Governor Ivey Announces Conecuh Ridge Distillery to Center Operations in Troy
TROY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the makers of Clyde May’s Alabama-style whiskey plans to consolidate operations in Troy, where the company will build an artisan disti…
Governor Ivey Comments on Resignation of Michael Sentance as State Superintendent of Education
MONTGOMERY – Earlier today, State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance submitted his resignation to Governor Kay Ivey, as President of the Board of Education. Shortly thereaf…
Governor Ivey Announces Autocar Selects Birmingham for Truck Assembly Plant
BIRMINGHAM– Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Hagerstown, Indiana-based Autocar will invest $120 million to expand and open a manufacturing plant in Jefferson County. The …
First Responders Appreciation Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, First Responders are a vital part of our communities, standing ready to deal with emergencies and volunteering in our schools and commun…
President Trump Approves Governor Ivey’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
MONTGOMERY – President Donald J. Trump on Monday approved Governor Kay Ivey’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Alabama. The President declared that a…
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Extending Voter Registration Deadline for Senate Primary Run-off
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 711 extending the deadline to register to vote in the September 26, 2017 Republican Primary Run-off Election for Alabam…