Courts Former Veterans Affairs commissioner sues Ivey, claims constitutional rights were violated Former Commissioner Kent Davis alleged in a federal lawsuit that Gov. Ivey violated his rights to free speech and due process by firing him. Josh MoonJune 12, 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
Legislature House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk The new law will allow the governor to dismiss the ADVA commissioner at his or her pleasure. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey’s ADVA restructuring bill gains key veterans’ support The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill. StaffFebruary 26, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve. Josh MoonFebruary 25, 2025
Legislature Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer. Ed OliverFebruary 18, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Our veterans stood up for us; now, it’s our turn to stand up for them. Andrew JonesFebruary 17, 2025
Legislature Legislation changing veterans board, commissioner held over after lengthy discussion A number of added amendments led lawmakers to hold over a bill that would make the Veterans Affairs commissioner a governor's cabinet position. Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2025