Elections Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA Ivey’s decision follows the Supreme Court requesting briefs on majority-minority districts’ constitutionality in voting rights case Louisiana v. Callais. Chance PhillipsSeptember 29, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs The appointments include judges in Calhoun and Montgomery counties, and sheriffs in Perry and Calhoun counties. StaffApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. StaffApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey hosts the largest ADOC graduating class This graduating class is the largest group on record. StaffApril 4, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers. StaffApril 3, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report The GenAI Task Force held four official meetings, and an additional twenty working group meetings, which occurred over the course of 2024. StaffMarch 26, 2025
Governor Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs. Alex JobinMarch 25, 2025
Governor Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act This bill enhances the current law regarding the offense of impersonating a police officer. StaffMarch 24, 2025
Governor Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama The new law allows the governor to directly appoint and supervise the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center Senate Bill 70 outlines the creation of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center as a public corporation governed by an 11-member board. StaffFebruary 28, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have argued that the law is a targeted attack on the rights of transgender Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 18, 2025