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. Staff1 day ago
Governor Ivey announces new round of state appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey issues statement on final passage of legislation to appropriate ARPA funding “I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature." StaffJanuary 28, 2022
Governor Governor calls special session to address appropriating ARPA funds The Alabama Legislature will convene for this special session Wednesday, Jan. 19. Bill BrittJanuary 18, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State focused on achievements, challenges Ivey urged lawmakers to make allocating $1.5 billion in federal COVID aid an early priority the 2022 legislative session. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 11, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey makes next round of appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 7, 2022
Governor Ivey names former Farmers Federation lobbyist as new external affairs director Casey Rogers, former director of state legislative programs at ALFA, was appointed external affairs director for the governor Tuesday. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Governor Ivey issues formal comment letter on federal contractor mandate “In my view, the contractor mandate … is illegal and unconstitutional,” Ivey states in the letter. StaffDecember 20, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama. StaffDecember 17, 2021