Governor Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation The new law raises the penalty for first-degree human trafficking. StaffApril 18, 2024
Governor Ivey named first Cognia “STEM champion” Gov. Kay Ivey in 2020 created the Alabama STEM Council to expand STEM education opportunities in the state. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Governor Ivey makes new round of state appointments The appointments to several state boards and a judgeship are effective immediately. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022
Economy Gov. Ivey announces September unemployment rate holds strong at record low 2.6 percent Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date growth of 2.6 percent. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to improve access to healthy food The program was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and is designed to improve access to fresh food. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.3 million to improve Alabama communities The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey to kick off Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 14 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs proclamation declaring October Alabama HBCU Month Alabama has the largest number of HBCUs in the nation. StaffOctober 13, 2022
Governor Ivey to pursue tax rebate in upcoming session Ivey said the state's surplus revenue is "unsustainable" and cannot be use to make permanent structural change. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2022
Governor Governor announces new round of appointments The Alabama Governor’s Office has released a new round of state appointments, with each made effective immediately. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2022
Governor Ivey discusses priorities with Montgomery Kiwanians Ivey emphasized closing the gap between Alabama's graduation rate and its college and career ready rate. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2022